I have been in the Fairview Social Studies Department since 2001. I enjoy teaching economics, government and geography because these topics are dynamic, and an understanding of them is essential to being an informed citizen in our democracy. I have lived in Boulder since 1991, and have a BA in Economics from UC Santa Cruz, and a Masters in Social Studies Education from the University of Colorado, Boulder. My hobbies include traveling, skiing, hiking and gardening. I also love the ocean.