Growing up, I wanted nothing more than to become an astronaut. I loved spending my summers at SpaceCamp and reading all the library books I could find about physics, rockets, and space flight. 

I majored in physics at Johns Hopkins University, then stayed on for a 5th year to earn a master's degree in teaching, specializing in curriculum development. 

I taught high school physics for almost ten years, designing several elective courses along the way. 

I recently completed a second master's degree from Hopkins, this time in science writing. With it, I hope to merge my love of physics with my passion for helping people understand it.

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When I'm not writing, you can find me attempting to create sugar work confections such as homemade marshmallows, caramels, and (hopefully) pulled sugar candies.