About+Physical+Science

// FLVS Physical Science covers a variety of topics, including forces, motion, energy, waves, electricity, matter around us, chemical properties, and reactions. The FLVS structure allows you to edit the course to suit your needs while providing a foundation of curricular materials to structure your course around. As the FLVS website states, "This course is designed as an interactive, 21st century course focusing on basic physics and chemistry." //
 * About the Physical Science group **

Our timeline for action is below (currently incomplete - we'll be bringing it up to date from our collaborative timeline over the next few weeks).

=__**Website for possible collaboration:**__= [] Email to join collaboration: Marci.Denney@nlcsd.org (must have google account)

I'm the science consultant for Keystone AEA where I've had the opportunity to work with a vast number of teachers and school districts for the past three years. Over the 12 years prior to that, I taught science and math courses in a variety of districts, including North Central in Manly, Center Point-Urbana, and most recently Iowa City West. I've recently found myself working more and more on technology integration and partnering with teachers on how best to utilize technology in the classroom to enhance learning - while still finding time to spend enjoying the outdoors on our homestead with my wife and two kids. Twitter: jmartinhiner || I'm a 30 year secondary science educator currently teaching environmental science at Simpson College. I am also an educational technologist for Heartland AEA11 and a member of the statewide Iowa Core network team. In my 23 years as a high school science teacher, I taught earth science, physical science, biology, and chemistry in a variety of districts including Blue Valley, Kansas, Coppell, Texas, Bedford County, Virginia, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and Tempe, Arizona. I also teach online courses for both Heartland and Simpson College and really enjoy infusing technology into my instruction and projects when it makes sense to do so. I have two children, one dog, one granddog, and one cat. I love to read, walk, and ride my bike. Twitter: @lmccartney ||
 * Community facilitators**
 * [[image:Martin-Hiner_-_comp.jpg width="114" height="129"]] || **Jason Martin-Hiner**
 * [[image:Lynn_McCartney.jpg width="121" height="146"]] || **Lynn McCartney**

**Personal introductions**
//Welcome Ben. It appears you have your hands full with teaching, theater, and your own family. Anyone who can juggle all of those things should do really well in a virtual environment.// || twitter handle [|padgets] || Follow me on Twitter: mrrydstrom || Greetings from Southwest Iowa! I LOVE science and I am a 5th year teacher at Riverside High School in Oakland (near Council Bluffs). I teach Physical Science, Chemistry, Advanced Chemistry, and Weather and this year I am also traveling to a neighboring school district to teach Chemistry. I grew up in Ida Grove and graduated from UNI in 2006. I have been working on my Masters in Science Education from UNI since the fall of 2007. All I have left to complete is my thesis and for that I actually want to investigate the effects of online learning! In my spare time I enjoy gardening, singing, reading, and finding ways to improve my teaching! I'm so excited to get started on this and it's incredibly serendipitous because otherwise I would have designed an online class all on my own for my thesis! || Hi everyone! I am Cynthia Quast, please call me Cindy. I have been teaching at Riceville Community Schools for the past 16 years. I am presently teaching 9th grade physical science, chemistry, physics, science technology, 6th grade physical science and 8th grade earth science. My first teaching assignment from 1975 - 79 was at Jordan Catholic in Rock Island, IL teaching 7th grade life science, reading, art, and coaching girl’s basketball. I am always looking for ways to integrate technology into my classroom, so I am really excited to be part of this project. I serve on our school’s technology committee, District Learning Team, SIAC, TQC, and was a part of the Iowa Core Curriculum team. I am married with three children, two married daughters; my one son-in-law is the tech coordinator and K-2 principal at Riceville, and a son who is graduating from ISU on May 6. Yippee!! I also have two grandchildren and an afghan hound named Snickers. I look forward to meeting all of you on Tuesday. || Twitter: @emerang || Hello my name is Tracy Nuss. I'm a soon to be first year teacher from the North Fayette Community School district. I'll be teaching physical science, chemistry and physics at the start of next year in the North Fayette High School. As of today (4-22-11) I'm still waiting until I graduate from Upper Iowa. I recently finished up my two student teaching placements. My first placement was at the Sumner-Fredericksburg High School teaching chemistry and physics, My second placement was at Oelwein High School where I taught chemistry only. As a brand new first year teacher I felt this would be a good opportunity to try something new especially since I don't have my old ways to hold me back yet. I've always enjoyed working with technology and this will be a brand new exciting experience to mesh both technology and my passion for teaching. As for me I'm originally from Ackley, Iowa. I'm currently 22 years of age and reside on campus in Fayette. In my free time I enjoy running, biking and being near the water. I may be young but I look forward to learning as much as I can. || Hello, I am a 19 year high school science teacher from Lawton-Bronson CSD. This is my 8th year at Lawton and I am so glad to be a part of this group! I teach Invertebrate and Vertebrate Zoology, Ecology, Microbiology, Chemistry, and Physical Science. I use to coach but gave that up after 17 years. I serve on our school's Administrative Team and School Improvement Committee.I have two terrific kids who are now in college, one is a senior at Briar Cliff, and the other is a freshman at Wayne State College. I graduated from Briar Cliff University with a degree in Natural Science, got my teaching certification at Wayne State College, and my Master's degree from University of Phoenix. I hope we can develop some awesome tools that I can use in my classroom. We got smart boards this year and I am anxious to try new technology with my students! || email: tgannon@remsen-union.k12.ia.us twitter: @tifgannon || I currently teach physical science, chemistry and 2 levels of physics at New London High School in southeastern Iowa, where I have taught for 5 years. The previous 5 years were spent teaching physical science, astronomy, and 3 level of physics at Burlington High School. My teaching was transformed six years ago when I attended ASU's Modeling Physics workshop in Arizona. It is amazing the difference it has made with my students! I also enjoy the challenge and blessing of raising four children between the ages of 2 and 8. Twitter: MarciDenney || || Hello! My name is **Ashley Fahey** and I’m currently wrapping up my first year of teaching 9th grade physical science at Prairie Point School & 9th Grade Academy in Cedar Rapids, IA. I graduated from Marquette University (Milwaukee, WI) in 2010 with degrees in Secondary Education, Broad Field Science and Chemistry. During college, I was an undergraduate teaching assistant in the departments of Physics and Chemistry where I ran discussion and lab sections. I am currently the “First-Year-Teacher Blogger” for the Marquette College of Education where I write bi-weekly posts on first year teaching experiences. I live in Iowa City with my fiancé who is a PhD candidate in Medieval History at the University of Iowa. In my spare time, I like to run, bake/cook gluten-free and mentally prepare for my May 28th wedding. I’m excited to be a part of this pilot program and am looking forward to learning how to best teach science to my 21st century students. || Hi! I am also a 9th grade Physical Science teacher from Prairie Point Middle School & 9th Grade Academy in Cedar Rapids. (There are three of us who are joining this adventure together!) I have also been involved with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM Club) for a number of years at College Community Schools. I earned my BA from University of Northern Iowa in 1991 and my Master's degree in science education at the University of Iowa. I previously taught eighth grade science at North Scott Junior High in Eldridge, Iowa and six, seventh and eighth grade science at Lost Nation Middle School (now known as Midland Schools.) I have been married 16 years and have a 14 year old son, a 12 year old daughter and a 7 year old yellow lab. || Hello everyone! I am a physical science, chemistry, and physics teacher at Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn High School. This is my 11th year at HMS, and my 22nd year overall. I am very excited to be a part of this project, since it will introduce me to new ways to teach the subjects that I love. I also feel that any way to interact with students in new and innovative ways is exciting. I earned my BA from Northwestern College in Orange City and my MA from UNI. In addition to being the crazy science geek at our school, I enjoy spending time with my wife, who is an insurance and real estate agent, and my 3 girls,a 12 year old, and 8 year old and a 5 year old. In what little spare time I have I enjoy camping, fishing, gardening and geocaching ||  || Greetings, I am Jackie Edgin. I have been the "nomadic science teacher". I am currently at North Scott High School in Eldridge teaching general science and biology. This is the 5th school I have taught at in 8 years. My husband has been moving with John Deere and I have been following. I am also a certified athletic trainer. I am a UNI grad (2 times) and love teaching science. I have 2 kids and enjoying outdoor fun and sports. || I am the science department at Graettinger-Terril High School in Graettinger (slightly SW of Spirit Lake). I currently teach all science in grades 9-12 including: physical science, biology, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, physics, and environmental science. This is my 26th year of teaching (the past 17 years at G-T). My first nine years of teaching were in Beeville, TX. My wife is employed as a superintendent's secretary at a rival school. Our only son is preparing to graduate from G-T and start his engineering program at Iowa State. I am cautiously optimistic about the promises technology holds for our 21st century learners. I currently use PBWorks to host an online location for all my classes. || I am in my second year of teaching at South Hamilton in Jewell, IA where I teach chemistry, anatomy and physiology, physical science, and PLTW-DE. We are a 1:1 school so this ecurriculum should fit quite nicely into the 8th grade physical science class. This fall I will be "flipping" my chemistry classes and also incorporating mastery learning. I grew up in Minnesota on the Canadian border and graduated from University of Minnesota Duluth in 2009. My wife and I moved down here for her to go to Vet school at Iowa State University. We live in Ames with our cat Sheldor and our dog Minnie. || I am Jennifer Wells and I teach High School Science at Newell-Fonda High School, which is in its 3rd year of a 1:1 laptop program. I teach 2 sections of Physical Science, 2 sections of Biology, as well as Environmental Science, Anatomy & Physiology I and II, and Biotech. The last two courses are offered as college credit through Iowa Central Community College. I try to frame my teaching in all my classes with two main focuses: laboratories and technology. I am looking forward to collaborating with other teachers and organizing my Physical Science courses into a completely online accessible platform. Twitter: @wellsjenn Email: wellsj@newell-fonda.k12.ia.us || Hello all! I am Sarah and I currently teach physical science and general science and Woodward Academy, which is part of the Woodward-Granger School district. I just finished up my Master's in Science Education Research at ISU and have been teaching for 4 years. I really like teaching at Woodward Academy and am interested in bring science education to groups that normally don't do well in science or opt out. I look forward to working with you all soon! || Twitter @marciarpowell email: marciarpowellATgmailDOTcom || I teach middle school science and reading at Mount Ayr. As TAG coordinator, I also facilitate AP Chemistry. I also have 5 online Biology students using the Odysseyware program. I am in my 25th year of teaching. I am elementary certified, yet endorsed in math and reading. I have taught all levels of students in Creston, Keokuk, Grand Valley, Mount Ayr, and at Buena Vista University. I enjoy my family. My husband, John, and I have two great kids, Christian(17) and Christiana(14). In my free time, I love to read, travel, learn, and be around my family. We also enjoy life on the farm surrounded my chickens, cattle, hay, corn, beans, and a garden. || Hi, I teach Science at Beckman Catholic High School at Dyersville, Iowa. This is my 10th year of teaching at Beckman. I keep busy with 6 children, a husband, and a 200 acre farm. I am a graduate of Iowa State University and University of Northen Iowa. || Hi, I teach at Okoboji High School. I love my job! This is my 7th year teaching, my first 2 years were at Emery, South Dakota. I have a BA in Biology from SDSU (glad to see there's at least one other Jackrabbit among us). I currently teach Physical Science, Biology, and Anatomy and Physiology. Okoboji will be a 1:1 school next year, so I am excited to learn about how other teachers are using technology. I rely on Moodle for a number of activities and assessments and am hoping this class will help me improve students' Moodle experience. My husband, Ben, and I live in Spirit Lake. His job makes him travel around the world, so while he's doing that I spend my free time attending SDSU football games, kayaking down the Little Sioux, fishing year round, reading, visiting family in SD and MN, online shopping and hopefully golf this summer. I'm honored to be part of this community and am looking forward to collaborating with you. ||  ||   || Hi I teach at Waverly Shellrock High School. I am a Special Education Teacher - I co-teach in a science issues classroom and was able to sign up for this through that. I teach with a great science teacher and she is great with the technology - I try to keep up. I look forward to the working with all of you and learning lots of tech and having lots of collaboration with all of you. ||  ||   ||
 * [[image:Ben.jpeg]] || I teach Biology, Physical Science, Botany, Geology, and Ecology at Elizabeth Tate High School, an alternative school in Iowa City, IA. I also serve as our Fine Arts Director, running our theater and choir programs. I have been at Tate for 10 years; my previous job was as a social worker involved with at-risk youth and their families. I have been an adjunct instructor in Colleges of Education at the University of Iowa and Coe College and have also taught writing courses at Kirkwood Community College and the University of Iowa Summer Writing Festival. My teaching interests include community collaborations, problem-based learning, and integration of technology into coursework in a meaningful way. I have two sons and two step-sons -- two of whom will be off at college in the fall.
 * [[image:sharon_pict.jpg width="128" height="96"]] || Hi everybody!! My name is **Sharon Padget** and I am a Freshman Academy and ELL teacher from Ottumwa High School in Ottumwa Iowa. I have been teaching for 17 years and have spent the last 10 at Ottumwa. I came to the Freshman Academy in 2009 before that I taught Anatomy, Advanced Anatomy, ELL Biology I and ELL Biology II. Our new freshman course is an Integrated Science class that is all physical science, so I am looking forward to this awesome opportunity. I just gratduated with my MS in Integrating Technology Into the Classroom so I am also looking forward to using that hard earned knowledge! LOL! I have been marrried 25 years and have 2 grown daughters. I look forward to working with you all!
 * [[image:31639_398944457502_691362502_4456355_907838_n.jpg width="144" height="107"]] || ====Hello, I am **Ryan Rydstrom**. I teach at Prairie Point Middle School and 9th Grade Academy in the College Community School District. I currently teach 9th grade physical science and 8th grade science. This year I was trained in Populations & Ecosystems, Chemical Interactions, and Weather & Water FOSS kits. I am interested in all things science, technology, and education. I am new to the teaching profession (Just got my Standard License in the mail!) and interested in mastering my trade in new, innovative ways! My passions in education are problem-based learning and standards-based grading/assessment. I am also the defensive coordinator of the freshman football team at Prairie.====
 * || Hello everyone! My name is **Tom Boheman**. I teach Biology, Anatomy/Physiology, Environmental Science, Bio-Med and Physical Science for the Gladbrook-Reinbeck school system. I have been with the district for 28 years. I live in Reinbeck with my wife Kress. I have two children who both live in Des Moines. My youngest daughter Byrndee is in her first year of grad school at Des Moines University pursuing her Doctor of Physical Therapy. My oldest daughter Breanne lives in Des Moines and works for a group of opthamologist. I have coached many of the sports here at GR including assistant football, assistant and head boys basketbal, assistant girls basketball and assistant boys and girls track. I am excited about being involved in the program and try to integrate technology more each year as I continue to grow as a teacher. I look forward to meeting all of you. ||
 * [[image:011311085429.jpg width="120" height="165"]] || Hello I am **Jerald** **Harter** and I teach Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy, Physics and Advanced Chemistry at Cardinal High School in Eldon Iowa. This is my first year at Cardinal, but I have 23 years of teaching experience. We are returning next year to having our incoming freshmen take an Integrated Science course, of which most will have a physical science basis. I am looking forward to working along side everyone who have the same passion and goals that I do. I want to make science education interesting and increase the use of technology in our classrooms. I have a wonderful wife whose name is Karen and a son in 2nd grade. I coach varsity volleyball and junior high track. My spare time is spent working with my father on our 600+ acre fam north of Ottumwa. ||
 * [[image:holly.jpg width="143" height="156"]] || **Holly Hinkhouse**
 * [[image:holly.jpg width="143" height="156"]] || **Holly Hinkhouse**
 * [[image:cindyquast1.JPG]] || **Cindy Quast**
 * [[image:twitter_profile.jpg width="90" height="90" align="center"]] || Hello from NW IA! My name is **Angie Emerick**. I teach Physical Science at Carroll High School. This is my first year in Carroll, but my 7th year of teaching. I am originally from Shelby, IA and graduated from Buena Vista University in 1999. Outside of school, I keep busy with my kids' activities. My husband Brent and I currently live in Newell, IA have have 3 children: Dylan (13), Brenna (10), and Carter (3). I believe there is always room for improvement in my teaching and new new things to learn. I think this will be an exciting and educational adventure.
 * [[image:IMG_1434.JPG width="160" height="119"]] || __**Tracy Nuss**__
 * [[image:Tracy_Profile.jpg width="152" height="263"]] || **TRACY PEARSON**
 * [[image:Tracy_Profile.jpg width="152" height="263"]] || **TRACY PEARSON**
 * || Hi, I am **Cathy Kramer**, from Muscatine Iowa. I teach chemistry, biology, organic chem, physical science, and biochemistry. I have a BS in Food Chemistry from Purdue University, an MBA from St. Ambrose University, and MEd from Kaplan. This is my 5th year of teaching; I moved from an industry position to teaching to pursue a long time dream. This year I am the chemistry teacher in the g-squared program, a pilot program designed around project-based and inquiry learning and student defense of their work. It has been and continues to be a powerful learning experience! I am interested in all teaching methods that can meet the needs of my very diverse classes. I am always looking to the future, and I believe e-courses will be a part of that. I am excited about this learning opportunity! ||
 * [[image:kevin99.jpg width="149" height="139"]] || Hi, I am Kevin Kaufman and teach at Okoboji High School. It might look like I was on the moon, but actually I just stayed at a Holiday Inn (Insert laughter here). This spring completes my 22nd year as a teacher, the last 11 here in Milford. To summarize my career so far, I don't go to work in the morning, I get to go to school. During this time, I've taught Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, Conceptual Physics, Physical Science, Biology, Advanced Biology, Earth Science, and probably a few others I've forgotten in my old age. I've also coached high school and middle school football, high school boys and girls basketball, and middle school track. I've recently completed my masters program in science education, I hope. I haven't seen my comp scores yet. The last three years I've been incorporating Moodle more and more into my classroom. I love the nice constructivist ideas you can build Moodle around, and the kids find it so beneficial, they're always asking for more. This leads to the aspect of this project I am most excited about. I am looking forward to see how others promote, and ways to improve, long distance collaboration. My wife and I are both from Lincoln, Nebraska and we have two boys, one is finishing his first year of collage at South Dakota and the other is graduating high school this spring. I enjoy Canadian fishing and RAGBRAI. This project will knock the last three days of RAGBRAI off for me, but oh well, it's for the students. ||
 * [[image:jay.jpg width="160" height="154"]] || Good Morning. I am Jay Lahners and I teach Physical science, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental, and Anatomy at Underwood high school. This is my 3rd year in the Iowa teaching system. I have spent the last 14 years in Nebraska and made the move to Iowa. Next year, if things work as said, we will be going to one on one with computers. I have always had major problems with Wiki and hope that everything works for this class. I am looking forward to this class for many reasons. One is to help set up a one on one Physical Science which will incorporate Iowa standards and not ruin science teaching like Nebraska standards have. ||
 * [[image:just_me.jpg width="93" height="97"]] || Hi. I am Tiffany Gannon. I live in Cherokee but I teach for Remsen-Union Community Schools. I have been teaching for only 5 years. I made the move to teaching when my kids started school and have been addicted to the profession ever since. I teach 6th grade General science, 8th grade Earth science, 9th grade Physical Science, and Biology. I coach Middle School volleyball and play volleyball every chance I get. I am married and have two daughters, 13 and 10. They have become very active in athletics so we spend most of our time in gymnasiums. I am excited to learn new skills that will enhance my teaching and hopefully, expand the knowledge of my students.
 * [[image:just_me.jpg width="93" height="97"]] || Hi. I am Tiffany Gannon. I live in Cherokee but I teach for Remsen-Union Community Schools. I have been teaching for only 5 years. I made the move to teaching when my kids started school and have been addicted to the profession ever since. I teach 6th grade General science, 8th grade Earth science, 9th grade Physical Science, and Biology. I coach Middle School volleyball and play volleyball every chance I get. I am married and have two daughters, 13 and 10. They have become very active in athletics so we spend most of our time in gymnasiums. I am excited to learn new skills that will enhance my teaching and hopefully, expand the knowledge of my students.
 * [[image:Marci.jpg width="128" height="96"]] || **Marci Denney**
 * [[image:fileC:/Users/afahey/Pictures/Engagement%20shoot/IMG_7171%20copy.jpg]]
 * [[image:M._Averkamp.jpg width="119" height="158"]] || **Maria Averkamp**
 * [[image:IMG_2597.JPG]] || **Daniel De Groot**
 * || **Jackie Edgin**
 * || **Jackie Edgin**
 * || Hello, I am Pam Joslyn. I have taught at Muscatine High School for the past ten years. Currently, I am teaching chemistry, physics, and physical science. I have also taught earth science. Prior to teaching in Muscatine, I taught for four years at Northeast Middle School in Minneapolis, MN and for four years at Stillwater Junior High in Stillwater, MN. I received my BS in Genetics from Iowa State University and my teaching certification from St. Ambrose University. I enjoy spending time with my family. My husband is an oncology nurse at the University of Iowa. We have two sons - one is a senior in high school planning on attending Drake University this fall and the other is a freshman in high school. ||
 * [[image:Photo_on_2010-05-28_at_11.12.jpg width="192" height="144"]] || **Marc Benedict**
 * [[image:pict2.JPG width="201" height="177"]] || Hi! I am Jennifer Gates and have been teaching science for about 15 years. I have been at Union High School in La Porte City for the past 11 years teaching chemistry, physics and a dual enrollment physical science course. I am originally from southwest Iowa, graduated from Iowa State with a BS in Animal Ecology and a MA from UNI in Science Education. I am married with two girls (10 and 6) and one son (4). My husband is a financial officer and we also live on an acerage and raise cattle. Looking forward to some warm weather to get back out into the garden! ||
 * [[image:perala.jpg width="136" height="182"]] || **Rob Perala**
 * [[image:Profile_Photo.jpg]] || **Jennifer Wells**
 * [[image:pd_photo.jpg width="115" height="111"]] || Hello, I'm Anne Mendoza. I teach physical science, chemistry, and physics at Earlham High School. I just left for maternity leave and had my fourth child a couple of days ago so am trying to keep up from home for a couple of weeks while we get the newest member of our family settled in. My degree is actually in music education and I taught band for 1 year. I hated it and decided to go to medical school which resulted in 2 years of math and science classes so that I could apply. Then we started our family and I decided to stay home with the kids. 3 1/2 years ago I decided to sub a little and my first subbing day was in my current position which was open at the time. I loved it!!! Then the school found out that I had enough science credits to be endorsed in science and they hired me. Best job ever!!! ||
 * [[image:Screen_shot_2011-04-27_at_10.50.35_AM.png width="107" height="139"]] || Barbara Bates**
 * I am concluding my 11th year of teaching (the past 6 in IA). I currently teach biology, chemistry & anat/phys at Waverly-Shell Rock High School. I have a BS in Biology from SDSU (that's South Dakota State...Go JACKS!) and MA in science education from UNI. I'm always looking for ways to integrate 21st century skills into my classes & have always wished I could just design the programs/applications to cater to the needs of my students. I'm excited of the possibilities our training will allow.
 * Email: Barbara.Bates@wsr.k12.ia.us ||
 * [[image:Photo_20.jpg width="127" height="95"]] || Sarah White
 * [[image:http://a1.twimg.com/profile_images/1078077024/mom_reasonably_small.jpg]] || Hi, I am Marcia Powell. I currently teach physical science, physics, astronomy and environmental science at West Delaware. My undergraduate is from ISU in chem and environmental science and my masters' is from UNI in science education. I'm excited the possibilities of hybrid classrooms and their potential to help smaller schools.
 * [[image:Overholtzer_family_2010.png width="150" height="115"]] || **Mary K. Overholtzer**
 * || Margaret Hogan
 * || **Jennifer Studer**
 * || Deb Wadding

Shannon Cde Baca I teach online for ILO. I live in Omaha Nebraska and Los Alamos New Mexico. I know the roads and airports between the two places pretty well. I taught face to face science for over 30 years. Yes that makes me older than dirt.I have a good working knowledge of moodle and how to write online content and I am more than happy to share or help anyone in this community who needs another set of eyes or some help.I know there are many in this community who are using technology that I have not even tried yet. I am anxious to learn from any and all. My twitter is Aunt Shan, my SKYPE is Shan Cde Baca and e-mail is scdebaca32@msn.com.

Sue Jarvis I been teaching at Pocahontas Area for the last eighth years. During my tenor, I have taught biology, anatomy & physiology, physical science, Intro to Biotechnology/Methods of Biotechnology. The last two classes are college- credit classes offered through Iowa Central Community College. I am also on PAC's District Leadership Team and the Iowa Core Leadership Team. I am not a "computer geek" but can navigate in many websites. I look forward to joining the 21st century !! I have four grandchildren and love to kayak.