Campus: Bath, ME
College Experience:
- B.A. Keene State College, Biology
Semester abroad in Oxford, England Junior Year
Born In: Campton, NH
I Teach: Chemistry, Honors Chemistry – I am also the Head of the Science Department, Dean of the Faculty, and a Dorm Parent in Field House with my wife Katie and two kids.
I Coach: Men’s Varsity Soccer, Varsity Tennis
I Teach Curiosity: By tapping into a student’s sense of wonder, I help them learn Chemistry on a conceptual level.
Dream: Become an inventor and develop some of my million dollar ideas.
Proudest moment: The birth of our children
Biggest challenge: Being a parent
A perfect day: Breakfast on our beach up at camp. Lunch would be grandma’s grinders. Afternoon of swimming with the kids followed by fishing as a family.
My first job: Working as a research helper for the US Forest Service. Ninth grade.
Indulgence: Making my special cheese fondue, and a nice Bordeaux to share with my wife.
Favorite movie: Fandango
Favorite song: “Making Pies” by Patty Griffin
My life: Blessed, but going by too fast.
My morning: sipping coffee on the swing hanging from the maple tree, watching the dogs frolic.
Only at Hyde…can you expect someone to answer you honestly when you ask; “how’s it going?”