Ed

Ed is a first generation Ecuadorian-American who spoke Spanish as his first language. He is the middle  of 3 boys, who were raised by a single-mother after their father passed away. Ed earned a Bachelor of  Science in Exercise Science at Rutgers University, and continued his education at Temple University  where he completed a Master’s degree and Doctorate in Physical Therapy. He currently works as a  physical therapist, and as an adjunct professor at a local college teaching Anatomy & Physiology. Ed has  received Board-Certification as a Clinical Specialist in Orthopaedic Physical Therapy by the American  Board of Physical Therapy Specialties. He is also an American Physical Therapy Association Credentialed  Clinical Instructor.

In addition, Ed has earned his certification as an athletic trainer by the National  Athletic Trainers’ Association. Ed has been married for 25 years, and has 2 children. Ed is a soccer fan, and he enjoys rooting for the  US national teams. He is a member of the Star Wars X-Wing Community at a local gaming store. When  he is not teaching, Ed currently volunteers at an after-school tutoring program and a preschool reading  program for economically disadvantaged kids. In his free time Ed likes to exercise (just about anything  outdoors) and play games (board games, strategy games, miniatures, card games, etc.). 

My Hero:  my mother, who always found a way to provide for her family no matter what she had to sacrifice.  Thank you mom for  being the living example of how I should live my life through faith and service to others. 

Favorite Movie: Star Wars

Favorite Quote: “Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Mahatma Gandhi

Reason for doing a Podcast: to deepen the friendship with my buddies and hopefully help a few others  along the way