Hello!

I'm Blake Blaze. Is this my real name? you might be wondering... and yes, it is! I attribute my academic success to the head start I had in pre-school when I only needed to learn six letters to write my entire name.

I love astronomy, reading fiction (especially satire and Salinger), and am passionate about using technology to improve equity in education.

I have four younger brothers, who are my best friends in the world after my fiancée, pictured here with me atop the Grinnel Glacier in Glacier National Park. Unfortunately, I'm her best friend in the world after our dog Albus, who, despite being a very, very good boy, isn't really even in my top ten. I try not to be too jealous.

I'm interested in building tools to improve equity in education, and HTMAA is a great way to broaden my perspective.