About Me

Hi, I’m Christopher Gorges — an educator, writer, and lifelong learner with a passion for helping people build lives filled with meaning and purpose.

I’ve spent more than a decade in education, working everywhere from kindergarten classrooms to college campuses. I hold a B.A. in Educational Studies and Mathematics Education and a Master’s in Education in Educational Technologies and Instructional Design.

I’ve also studied linguistics, taught language learning for over five years and have also worked as an educational sign language interpreter, specializing in supporting Deaf and hard-of-hearing students for ten years. Teaching and interpreting have given me a front-row seat to one of life’s greatest truths: learning is not just about knowledge — it’s about connection.

My ASL journey began in 2009 when my father-in-law lost his hearing. Instead of learning alone, our entire family — my wife, my parents, her parents, and me — committed to learning ASL together. What started as a necessity quickly became a passion. Today, I lead free weekly ASL practice groups online, where learners of all levels can sign, stumble, laugh, and grow in a positive, non-judgmental environment. It’s one of my favorite ways to connect people and build bridges across communities.

In 2021, a herniated disc nearly took away my ability to walk.. I had two options: accept the limits, or show my daughter what resilience looks like. Step by painful step, I chose the second path. I swam. I biked. I jogged. I kept showing up. Within a year, I crossed the finish line of my first triathlon and lifted up my daughter on my shoulders. That finish line wasn’t about athletic glory; it was about living proof that small, intentional steps can carry us through the hardest seasons.

Since then, I’ve raced Spartan events with my wife, marathons with my family, and obstacle courses with my parents (yes, my sixty-year-old mom crawled under barbed wire — and crushed it). These shared challenges became more than fitness milestones; they became family milestones. For me, that’s what habits are really about — not streaks or checklists, but connection and legacy.

Those lessons show up in all of my creative work, too. I released Gorgeous Melodies, my first piano album, to remind myself (and my daughter) that perfection is not a prerequisite for sharing your art.

My wife and I co-authored The Fox Family Adventures: A Day at the Beach, a children’s book inspired by our daughter that celebrates forgiveness and friendship.

And now, I’m writing my upcoming book, Intentional Habits: Tiny Changes, Huge Impact (coming 2026), which blends science, stories, and practical strategies into a framework for building the habits that matter most.

At the heart of everything I do are my values: gratitude, optimism, respect, grit, and support.

They guide the way I teach, create, parent, and live. Whether through music, books, or education, my work is driven by the same mission: to encourage others to embrace growth, share their gifts, and live intentionally.

If there’s one thing my journey has taught me, it’s this: transformation doesn’t come from one giant leap. It comes from the tiny, daily steps you choose to take. And the best part? You don’t have to take them alone.