Orange Stars in an Autumn Sky

Learn from a real astronomer!  I teach exciting astronomy classes about different aspects of the universe using incredible photos, awesome video clips, and fun STEM hands-on activities.  My passion about the universe really shows.
•	Astronomer and science educator with lots of experience
•	Consultant for NASA
•	Chandra X-Ray Observatory (space telescope) with the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
•	Wright Fellow at Tufts University
•	Einstein Fellow working with NASA Headquarters, the US House of Representatives, and the US Dept of Energy Office of Science on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC
•	Brookhaven National Laboratory
•	I'm an author and written 101 Fun Facts on Astronomy and The Complete Guide to Building Your Own 8-inch Telescope
•	Content Expert for Scholastic Library Publishing called Rookie Read-About Science: The Universe for four books entitled Earth, The Moon, The Stars, and The Sun
•	Workshops include those made at Tufts University, State University of New York at Stony Brook, the National Science Teachers Association's National Convention, American Association for the Advancement of Science Breakfast with Scientists, and the National Parks Service
•	Teaching is an art and requires patience and a thorough understanding of the subject to be able to help someone learn using various approaches and learning styles
•	I feel it's important to be yourself and add a little humor because that has been shown through research to help an individual relax and learn better
•	I love working with wood and have used it to build telescopes including one that is over ten feet long