Welcome!

I have been teaching Biology in the Minnesota State College and University System for the past thirty eight years. This is my 37th year teaching and working here at Minneapolis College. Previous to Minneapolis College, I taught courses at Century College (White Bear Lake, MN), Vermilion Community College (Ely, MN) and in the Biology Department at St. Cloud State University (St. Cloud, MN).  I acted as the Minneapolis College Science Chairperson for 14 years and also served as the Dean of Math and Science for Minneapolis College.

For the past twenty five years I have been integrating instructional technologies into my course curriculum which includes teaching online courses for Principles of Biology - BIOL 2200, Anatomy - BIOL 2224, Human Biology Online Lab - BIOL 1128.

I enjoy spending time with my family doing many outdoor activities.  My hobbies include camping, outdoor photography & videography, fishing, hiking and canoeing.  I enjoy building log buildings and handcrafting rustic furniture.  I've built my own log cabin in northern Minnesota, I've canoed from Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba to Hudson Bay on the North Atlantic Ocean, I've ran 12 marathons and dozens of half marathons.  Lately I've been interested in flying drones for biological applications.  I play ice hockey in an old guy hockey league several times a week.  Our family has three dogs, two golden retrievers and a miniature dachshund.  We also raise chickens at our home for their eggs.

I also volunteer my time with the MN Department of Natural Resources (MnDNR), MN Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), and I have served on some local Boards related to our local school district and community organizations.

Education
Bachelor's Degree
Biology
St. Cloud State University

Master's Degree
Biology
St. Cloud State University

Continued Graduate Education
University of Minnesota
- College of Biological Sciences
- College of Natural Resources
- College of Science Education
Minnesota State University Education
Hamline University Education

Research Interests