As my Great-great-great grandfather Daniel Boone said;
“Nature was here a series of wonders, and a fund of delight”.

I am an educator, naturalist, and photographer whose life has been shaped by a deep curiosity about the world and a passion for helping others see it more clearly. For more than three decades, I worked in public education—first as a science teacher and later as a leader in instructional technology—guiding Modesto City Schools through the rapid evolution of digital learning. My focus has always been on empowering teachers, supporting students, and building systems that make learning more engaging, accessible, and meaningful.

Alongside my work in education, I have spent over 35 years immersed in the natural history of California’s Central Valley, with a special focus on bird life. I serve as an eBird reviewer, StanislausBirds administrator, and member of the Stanislaus Bird Records Committee, and I’ve held nearly every leadership role within the Stanislaus Audubon Society. Fieldwork, community science, and conservation have been constants in my life, and reaching 300 species in Stanislaus County stands as a personal milestone in a lifelong relationship with the region’s avifauna.

Photography is the thread that ties these passions together. Through the lens, I document the beauty, behavior, and diversity of the natural world, creating images that have appeared in Audubon Field Guide, Birds of the World, All About Birds, and the Merlin Bird ID app. My photography is both an artistic pursuit and an educational tool—an invitation for others to slow down, look closely, and connect with the living world around them.

Whether in a classroom, in the field, or behind the camera, my work is driven by the same purpose: to inspire curiosity, deepen understanding, and celebrate the extraordinary richness of nature.