I am a tailwheel backcountry pilot, current teacher, former academic, and someone who wants to continue learning and improving my aviation skills.
Education
University of Utah
PhD March 15, 1996 - December 17, 1999 Majored in English with minors in philosophy and educational studies. Deans list, member of Associated Students of the University of Utah Executive Cabinet, co-chair of the Student Advisory Committee, and earned a departmental scholarship.
University of Phoenix
M. Ed. October 2, 2000 - August 16, 2002 Studied education with a special emphasis on research design and analysis.
University of Utah
PhD January 1, 2009 - May 2, 2019 Was a teaching and research assistant while working on my doctorate. Taught undergraduate classes, was the assistant academic advisor for the department, and did work for a research group in hospitality and tourism. Finished a dissertation on exercise motivation.
Work Experience
Teacher
Granite School District July 15, 2015 - August 12, 2015 I have taught middle and high school students, many from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all the core subjects.
Senior Research Associate
The Modellers June 15, 2014 - Present I was a project manager for market research. Many of my projects were with Fortune 500 companies.
teacher
Gateway Academy - November 15, 2014 I taught English and was an outdoor educator for weeklong expedition trips involving rafting, backpacking, canyoneering, and rappelling.
Highlights
Cross Country flight
April 9, 2025 Cross country solo flight from Salt Lake, Utah to Austin, Texas.
Aircraft Experience
Cessna
- Time in Type: 125 hrs
- Last Training: June 9, 2026
- Training Type: CFI
- Facility: Lakes Area Aviation
- Time in Type: 960 hrs
- Last Training: June 11, 2026
- Training Type: Training to instruct in a Tailwheel
- Facility: West Desert Aviators
Piper
- Time in Type: 20 hrs
- Last Training: May 6, 2026
- Training Type: Multi Engine Commercial
- Facility: Glidepath