Steve Nettles
What is/was your job or profession?
Psychometrician - Educational Psychologist. I developed state and federal civil service , and licensing/certification examinations for 43 years. Before developing any exams we are legally required to a job analysis to determine the most important knowledge and skill requirements. I worked with several groups- including health care specialties, lighting designers, sports field developers, personal trainers and strength coaches. My two most “interesting” groups were civil service exams for prison guards and licensing exams for funeral directors. I know just enough to be dangerous about many occupations - but way too much about embalming!
What is your favorite sports team(s) and why?
Depends on the season - For fall to February it’s the Chiefs; for late fall to early spring winter it’s the Fighting Illini basketball, for spring to early fall (and sometimes October) it’s the Royals
What is your favorite vacation destination, and why?
Any location with an Ocean beach - e.g., Costa Rica and most Caribbean islands. I find the ocean is a great stimulator for “meditation”
What is your ideal sandwich?
When I worked in Philadelphia there was great sandwich shop (in a basement) right next to a park. I would always get a tuna hoagie - albacore tuna salad , thinly sliced onions and tomato, lettuce, and boiled eggs on a freshly baked Italian roll.
Close behind was a Philly cheesesteak at Pat’s "King of Steaks" in Philly. You could watch the grill master quickly fry thinly sliced steak, caramelize the onions, and place it in a freshly baked Italian roll with provolone cheese. Assembly took less than 5 minutes!
If you are at a trivia night, what category would you know most about?
You would not want me on your team - unless the topic was vintage stereo speakers and electronics!
