I graduated with my Bachelor of Science in Microbiology and Master of Science in Microbial Biochemistry from Colorado State University. I then went on to earn a Ph.D. in Human Biological Chemistry & Genetics from the University of Texas. I continued my career at various research institutions, most recently retiring as an Instructor and Senior Scientist of Orthopedic Medicine at Emory University in Atlanta, GA. I bring nearly 25 years of "real world" experience in scientific research and college level teaching to the job. I've been teaching high school chemistry for 5 years and biotechnology for 2 years at Meadowcreek High School.