Why am I interested in teaching Secondary Education?

I want to become a teacher because I loved learning, and I had some wonderful examples of teachers throughout my education career, particularly history teachers which has fueled that love of learning. Currently, as a history major, my senior Capstone is on the pedagogy of St. Augustine. This learning has allowed me to better understand classical liberal education throughout Late Antiquity in the Roman Empire and has allowed me to better understand why education is important, as well as how our teaching texts in history have been preserved.  

Why Secondary Education?

I want to teach secondary education because I want to expand beyond the standards within history, going through it in more depth, and having more nuanced thought in my instruction and I expect the same with my future students in their discussions. 

Where would you prefer to teach? 

Easy, I want to teach where I can make the most impact on students! 

Why are you going to NDSU if you're getting your other degrees from UND?

First, because I want to be with my wife, and her degree is only available at NDSU. Secondly, because of my service in the National Guard my benefits allow me to better transfer without experiencing more costs. 

Why did your younger sister walk before you at graduation?

Well technically she did walk before me, that was due to alphabetical order, and she worked hard to graduate in three years here at UND, however, I completed my bachelor's degree prior to her. 

Why did you make a portfolio while still in higher education?

I need to make a portfolio for my T&L 339 course my Spring Semester in my senior year!