Curiosity & Connection
Engage, Inspire, and Captivate Your audience
I believe the best learning experiences are built around curiosity and human connection. When people feel inspired and involved, they don’t just memorize facts — they get it on a deeper level. Scroll through the slider or explore the work samples below to see how I turn lessons into experiences students actually care about.
Learning That Works
how interest leads to impact
Through inquiry-based and puzzle-based learning, my students’ ACT and SAT scores jumped by over 20%. More importantly, their confidence and curiosity skyrocketed — proving that when students are engaged, performance naturally follows.
Measuring The Cosmos
Making Scale feel real
Instead of teaching scale factors from a textbook, I threw it out and let students design their own two-kilometer scale model of the solar system. They built every planet by hand, measured everything to scale, and problem-solved their way through the galaxy. What could’ve been a forgettable math lesson turned into a hands-on experience they’ll remember for life.
More Than Math
when geometry tells a story
Using Nepal’s history as inspiration, my students built geometric flags that represented their own beliefs, values, and individuality. The project turned a technical skill into an act of storytelling — helping me see my students beyond the classroom and strengthen our connection. Geometry became a shared language for creativity, empathy, and growth.
Sawdust To Startups
how craftsmanship can pay off (literally!)
I started a woodworking program with nothing but a few tools, some donated lumber, and a big idea. After raising over $10K to get it off the ground, my students learned to design, 3D model, CNC, and market their own work — and earned it all back within a year. It turned out to be the most popular class in the school — because who doesn’t love learning skills that actually make money?
We Need A Bigger Bus
building teams that go the distance
When I took over the cross-country program, it was small — barely enough runners to fill a bus. A few years later, we’d tripled the team size, raised over $250K, and qualified for championships four years in a row. Along the way, I became an event planner, chef, chauffeur, and cheerleader — proving that great programs are built on connection, not just competition.
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