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Hi my name is Erik Mathison. I am in my first semester at Metro State as a history major with an emphasis in secondary education. I am here to get my teaching licensure after almost ten years in the business world, most of that time as a manager in the optical field. My original bachelor's degree came from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. I began as an education major there, but ultimately got my degree as a History major with an English minor. I am also originally from the Milwaukee, WI area, but my wife and I moved out to Denver two years ago because we love the area and mountains so much.

I am excited to be finally pursuing a career that I have more of a passion for. There are many things that appeal to me about teaching including a chance to educate and make a difference in the lives of our youth, the chance to pursue a lifetime of learning and education for myself, and the wonderful schedule that comes with teaching and allows for a great quality of life for my family and I. I really enjoy travelling (this picture is me on the Mediterranean coast in Italy), hiking, reading, watching and playing sports, playing guitar, and hanging out with my wife and dog. I am looking forward to learning ways that technology can make me a more effective and interesting teacher.