First Chemical job: Independent research for the Weck Research Lab in City of Industry, CA, on photosensitive coatings to make electrical circuits. Project was a success. Summer, 1968Organic Chemistry Research for Dr. Phil Myhre, Harvey, Mudd College. Summer, 1970Graduate student in Physical Organic Chemistry, University of Oregon. Research directors: Dr.Robert S. Cooke, Dr. John Baldwin. Teaching Assistant, Organic Chemistry, 1971-1974.Instructor, Honors Organic Chemistry for Premeds, Loyola College of Chicago, 1977-1978.Recitation and Lab Instructor, Chemistry for Premeds, University of Delaware, 1979-1981, 1990-1991.Chronic Volunteer for Odyssey of the Mind, school newspaper, mentoring, Girl Scouts, while in Parkersburg, West Virginia, 1985-1989.Chemistry Instructor, Ursuline Academy, Wilmington Delaware, 1991-2003. Science Olympiad Coordinator and coach, placed 3rd in State Competition, 2003. Middle States Evaluation Co-Chair.Yes, I love teaching in all environments.Ongoing Interests: Chemistry, Pharmaceuticals, Medicine, Education, Science in general, our ever changing Ecosystem, Travel, Reading nonfiction in ongoing interest areas, historical works, some fiction, being active outdoors.Interactions with family, friends and people who share my interests are most rewarding.Languages: English and German