I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in Molecular Biology in 2005. The following year I received my honorable discharge from the U.S. Army for six years of service. In June, 2006, I began working as a Bioterrorism Response Microbiologist, developing molecular testing protocols for various infectious diseases and training in Biosafety Level 3 testing procedures. After four years of employment, I decided to pursue a teaching career in science. I received my Master's degree in Teaching in 2013. I now have four years of teaching experience in both middle and high school grades at rural and inner city schools.