Fascinated with the natural world since second grade, I started teaching biology in 1990, while in college, in Bucharest Romania; as private tutor and a high school teacher. 1994-1999 at the University of Cincinnati as a graduate student/teaching assistant, teaching biology & botany courses. I became a botanist, appreciating plants as they often define the ecosystem: forest, savanna, prairie, offering a rich biodiversity making our world a better place; as well as part of a balanced mostly plant-based nutrition.

Starting 1999 I was a sabbatical replacement visiting biology & botany professor in Spokane WA, Monmouth IL, and a tenure-track & tenured professor in Springfield Missouri at Drury University, since 2001. I also, tremendously enjoyed teaching summer field botany courses at Au Sable & Pacific Rim Institute.

Botany in college is becoming a thing of the past, and I am thrilled to share my excitement for plants with anyone who is interested.

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