My name is David. I am a teacher because I believe that intelligence is not just a matter of what one knows but more a matter of how one applies their intelligence to learning more about themselves and the world around them. My education at Curry College and Boston University cultivated within me a passion to learn and teach others to make connections and develop their understanding. My experiences learning and teaching in both the academic and martial arts settings have taught me, among...
My name is David. I am a teacher because I believe that intelligence is not just a matter of what one knows but more a matter of how one applies their intelligence to learning more about themselves and the world around them. My education at Curry College and Boston University cultivated within me a passion to learn and teach others to make connections and develop their understanding. My experiences learning and teaching in both the academic and martial arts settings have taught me, among other things, that learning is fundamentally unique to each person and therefore we all benefit from taking the time and care to explore how best we learn. I focus my lessons through a conversational style, preferring to talk with students to better express new ideas and develop connections to their every day worlds.
I have worked with Curry College for the past 6 semesters within the Philosophy and Religion department. The classes I've taught include Introduction to Chinese Philosophy, Eastern Religion and Philosophy, The Meaning of Life, and Beginnings of Philosophy. These classes and others cover traditions ranging from Ancient Greece, China, and Europe.
My passion for learning is grounded through my study of the martial arts. Since the age of 6 I have studied the arts of Kenpo, Kung Fu, and Uechi Ryu Karate-Do. I presently hold a fourth degree black belt in Uechi Ryu and have 11 years of experience in the art. My focus is on personal development, self-defense, and traditional practice, emphasizing the development of physical, mental and emotional balance.
