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I currently teach high school math at Northwood High School in Pittsboro. I got into chess a lot in December 2009 and have played quite a bit on this site since I struggled to consistently find local over-the-board games. Using the tactics trainer helped me compete with players who have played for longer than me. I highly recommend the tactics trainer if you are a beginner or amateur like me. Just this week I discovered the Carrboro chess club and have only good things to say about it. The players were inviting and polite and had a variety of skill levels.

I grew up in suburban Chicago and graduated from Carolina in 2006 with a degree in journalism with a second major in mathematics. I joined Teach For America to teach at West Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte for two years. I came back to Chapel Hill when I finished the two-year commitment.

I am a rabid Heels fan. While I support the basketball team as much as anyone, the football team excites me more. I think a part of that is the anticipation of witnessing a program's rise to the elite ranks. I hope the 2010 season lives up to the hype. We are in a tough division.

I look forward to getting to know more about each of you. Go Heels.

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