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I am currently completing my second year of teaching middle school science in Memphis, Tennessee.  I am one of nearly 100 corps members in Memphis and 5,000 nationwide who have devoted two years to ending educational inequality.  Prior to coming to Memphis I lived in Central Florida where I received my B.S. and M.S. at the University of Central Florida.  My Bachelor's is in Liberal Studies and my Master's degree is in Health Services Administration.  I spent two years working at Orlando Regional Medical Center while pursuing this my Master's.  I had plans of attending medical school when finished.  One evening watching a football game I came across a Teach For America commercial and was compelled to jump on a different path.  I felt that I could make a bigger impact providing a quality education to children, regardless or race or socioeconomics, than I could ever provide in a medical setting.  Additionally, the opportunity to create equal access to what I feel as a fundamental right, health care and education, was something that also inspired me.

With that said, I am here in Memphis, teaching and looking to the future.  Since moving here my girlfriend and I have become pretty passionate outdoors people.  Hiking, mountain biking, camping, and most especially trail running have become big parts of our life.  All are welcome as surfing has become a minor part of my life (No beaches in Memphis and the Mississippi River doesn't cut it). 

I feel Memphis was an opportunity not to be missed and next summer I hope to move on.  While I would like to remain in education and perhaps puruse a leadership position I am not committed to remaining in the classroom.  I feel I can have a greater impact outside of the classroom.  I would like to perhaps pursue a career that incorporates environmental stewardship, outdoor activity, technology, and leadership with education.  But I am open minded and would definitely like to consider all opportunities.