User:Lewismatson

Lewis Matson; Grafton, New Hampshire

Currently building a house, all aspects of construction, solar-powered, wood heat....a lot of hard work.

My purpose in Wikipedia: mainly, I've been doing simple grammatical/spelling edits, however, I have attempted to repair/edit some articles. Wikipedia can be excellent where the facts are concerned. In Science, Wikipedia editors are doing excellent work.

Background: Engineering instructor TEAMS Charter School, Penacook, NH; 2015-present

Earth Science teacher, Plymouth Regional High School; Plymouth, NH, 2011

Earth Science/Environmental Science teacher; Waterville Valley Academy, 2009-2011

Science teacher, Cardigan Mountain School; Canaan, NH, 2008-09

Earth Science/Environmental Science, Charlotte High School; Punta Gorda, Florida, 2005-2008

Certifications: Earth/Space Science, FL/NH/VA

Military: 24 years, retired in 2005. Rank at retirement: Sergeant Major. U.S. Central Command: 2002-05; 4th Infantry Division: 1999-2001; Military District of Washington: 1998-99; Multinational Force and Observers: 1997-8; Army Training and Combat Developments system: 1993-96; 5th Signal Command, Worms, Germany: 1991-92; 1st Special Operations Command (Airborne): 1988-1991; 5th Signal Command: 1977-79; 9th Infantry Division: 1976-7;

Education:: Masters in Education: Penn State: 2005; Geology studies: Lafayette College, Easton, Penn.,  1971-74; Univ. of Puget Sound, Tacoma, Wash., 1977 BA: Southern California College, Costa Mesa, Calif., 1981; masters work in textual criticism: Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, S. Hamilton, Mass., 1981-82; Emmanuel School of Religion, Johnson City, Tenn., 1982-84