Hello, as the title states my name is Jason Hirons. I currently live in McKinney, Texas however I’m originally from Southern Illinois. I’ve lived in Virginia Beach, San Diego, and Korea. I’ve been to Japan, France, Italy, England, Croatia, Germany, Spain, Slovenia, Greece, Crete, Turkey, Nigeria, Cameroon, maybe a few more I’m missing, and of course Iraq. I’m a 14 year military veteran out on a disability retirement due to injuries and surgeries on my spine. I was an Intelligence Analyst and therefore this topic is near and dear to my heart. My interest in this course is because it is part of my minor in Geography. I’m currently majoring in Psychology with a life sciences option. I hope to be a high school teacher and teach life sciences and social studies in my near future.
As far as a topic that is important is the whole topic of Social Science Perspective. Perspective is often in the driver seat in society. When it comes to these vital topics of environment whether it comes from human impacts, environmental impacts, or the policies that define them; how we ultimately shape the perspective of them will be a large part of our future. These issues are now at the forefront of society and ultimately must be clearly shaped, defined, and packaged in away to effect the appropriate change. Perspective is key in reaching global populations.
I Look forward to working with all of you this semester
Hey Jason! It’s a great opportunity to be able to work with someone who has had a lot of life experience outside of a university setting. I’m sure that as a result of your extensive travels, you have been able to see first hand the results of how we as people have impacted the environment. I’m excited to work with you this semester and see how your perspective on some of these issues differs from that of the typical college student. 14 years in the military is impressive, thank you for your service!
Here is a link to my blog: http://geog030.dutton.psu.edu/2016/01/19/module-1-getting-to-know-you-13/
Hi Jason, my name is Katie! You post caught my attention because of all of the places you’ve lived. Do you think that living in so many different places gives you a different perspective in this course? Also, do you think these experience will help with your future career of teaching high school life science?
http://sites.psu.edu/geog30/2016/01/20/getting-to-know-you-katie-greiner/?preview=true&preview_id=42085&preview_nonce=233f4b12c6&post_format=standard
Katie,
I can only hope they can give me a different perspective as well as help me as teacher. I have enjoyed learning different cultures. How much it will apply to environmental impacts and sustainability I don’t know, but if I can I will offer up whatever perspectives I can. Thank you for commenting.