Biography
Native Baltimorean• Born & Raised on Baltimore County Farm
K-12 Education• Maryland & New Hampshire schools
Undergraduate Education• Denison University: English + Lacrosse + University of New Hampshire: B.A., English Teaching
Graduate Education• Vanderbilt University: M.Ed., Elem. Ed. wi Licensure + M.B.A., General Mgmt. + Entrepreneurship
14 Years Teaching + Coaching• Middle School English & History + High School Lacrosse & Football
15 Years Education Investing• 27 Investments (10 boards): Angel, Family Office, and VC wi 14 realized
17 Years Volunteer Nonprofit Service• 8 Boards: K-12 Schools, Environmental Ed., Postsecondary School of Ed., School Choice
3 Years University Entrepreneurship + Education Innovation Cluster• Contracted Towson University Director of Entrepreneurship, October 2013
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