Steven "Andy" Epton is originally from South Carolina, but now lives in Michigan by way of Virginia. He majored in Geology at Clemson University because he loves the history of Earth. He has also been interested in astronomy from a young age and continued to learn as he became an adult. He became a teacher after working in the historical interpretation field for 7 years. He has taught Earth and Space Science, Astronomy, and Environmental Science in Virginia and now teaches in Michigan at Henry Ford Academy in Dearborn.