Short Personal Description:
Robert is dedicated to teaching students real world engineering related skills. His experience with design and manufacturing are carefully translated to a unique teaching style." My job as a teacher is, part librarian, custodian, foreman, psychologist, mechanic, entertainer, technical writer, friend and disciplinarian. Just the way I like it."
Educational and Professional Background:
Education:
Southern Illinois University- Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design
Colorado State University- Post Bachelor Teacher Licensure Program
Lesley University- Masters in Education
Professional:
Toy Designer
Model Maker
Pattern Maker
Quality Control Inspector
Teaching Experience:
RMHS Tech Ed Teacher
Estes Park High School
Berthoud High School
Ski Instructor - Keystone Resort
Courses currently teaching at Rocky and previous courses taught at Rocky:
Metals 1
Metals 2
Metals 3
Capstone Class
Electronics
Engineering Drafting - (FRCC Concurrent Enrollment)
Engineering Drafting 3D Modeling - (FRCC Concurrent Enrollment)
Engineering Drafting 3D Modeling 2 - (FRCC Concurrent Enrollment)
Architecture
Engineering Explorations
Clean Energy Manufacturing
Construction Systems
What does the Lobo Way mean to me?:
The belief that we are all on this planet together and all playing for the same team. Helping your teammates succeed is good for everyone.
The strength of the pack is the wolf. The strength of the wolf is the pack.
Interest & Hobbies:
Building Things, Designing Things, Creating Art, Live Music, Pond Hockey, Fly Fishing, Skiing, Hiking, Trail Riding, Golf, Traveling with my Family, My dog Pablo, Monster Movies,
Honors & Awards:
I've won many Halloween costume contests.
Favorite Quote:
When I am working on a problem, I never think about beauty but when I have finished, if the solution is not beautiful, I know it is wrong.
R. Buckminster Fuller