Andy grew up in Indianapolis, home to the Purdue School of Science (IUPUI), where he received his BS in chemistry. In pursuit of his master’s degree, he moved to Baltimore to attend Johns Hopkins University, where he went on to receive his master’s in chemistry and then a Ph.D. in June 2007.  Meanwhile, he began substitute teaching at Patterson High School and found that he enjoyed teaching young students in an urban setting.  Andy is currently trying to raise the level of scientific literacy at Independence High School.