Mr. Matthew Bleskan

I was born and raised in Denver, CO. I graduated from North H.S. in 1994 and the University of Colorado in 1998. I have four children and two dogs, all of whom keep me very busy and entertained. I enjoy cycling, backpacking/hiking, hunting/fishing and especially playing video games. Philosophically, I strive to improve myself mentally and physically on a daily basis. I tackle every problem with a positive outlook. I expect my students to be diligent workers, to be courteous and respectful to others in the classroom, but above all else I expect them to embrace and learn from mistakes and failures.   "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds you plant."  - Robert Louis Stevenson  - - -   Mr. Bleskan has ridden his bike to work 25 times this school year (so far) for a total of 500 miles. His car gets 30 miles per gallon, and each gallon of gas produces 17 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emission. How much CO₂ has Mr. Bleskan prevented from going into the atmosphere by riding his bike to work each week?