Scott Hussey
Autobiography for READ 6350
Quick Bio
- Born in Pittsburgh, PA - 1978
- Raised & Educated in Florida
- Gaither High School 1997
- University of Florida, BS Advertising, 2001
- University of South Florida, MA American Studies, 2010
- Taught English in South Korea for two years
- Traveled throughout Central America and Asia for a year
- Lives in Walland, TN
- English teacher at Clayton Bradley Academy
- I dislike sharing personal information and posting self-images on-line (privacy hawk).
My Brand
As I dislike posting images online, I created a symbol to represent me. An avatar. This symbol contains a variety of personally important details and follows the current value of "branding" one's self.
Tread Softly - W.B. Yeats
I read this poem - titled "Aedh Wishes for the Clothes of Heaven" - to my wife as part of my vows. The humility and trust imbedded in the words frame my worldview. Additionally, the term "tread" connects to the feet iconography. For more on the feet, please read below.
The Flame of Knowledge
At center is a flame, it represents the flame of knowledge. I am a torchbearer. As I have received it is equally important to share. Teaching is not a vocation, it is an avocation. My flame is shaped as a water drop. Being in the water is a necessity for me. I have been cave diver, wreck diver, swimmer, kayaker, and surfer.
Humility, Redemption, and Bare Feet
The disciples walked, the Buddha walked, Jesus washed the begger's feet, and so, too, did Pope Francis. When you have travelled solely by your soles, you get to contemplate your soul. I have treaded, and I have needed redemption. Both required an understanding of humility. Our peaceful religions began with humble men who walked. While military leaders receive statues on horses' whose feet are raised (or not), our saviors walk. I hike. I walk. I aim to stay humble.