Can't beat the view up there!

I grew up in the Upper Penninsula of Michigan on the most beautiful and appropriately named Lake in the world, Superior.  I spent a year at Grand Valley State University following high school, but transferred back home to Northern Michigan University in Marquette to complete my teaching degree.   While in college at NMU I met my beautiful wife.  We were married in 2001 and I received my bachelors degree in May 2003.

Swartz Creek hired me in August of 2004 and I have been at the middle school ever since.  During my time here I’ve mainly taught 8th grade U.S. History, though I spent one year down in 7th grade teaching Geography.  I spent my first 3 years here as the yearbook adviser, and have had a break from that for the past two years.  I resume the 2009 school year as the yearbook adviser once more….should be an adventure.

I’ve coached boys basketball for 2 seasons, track for 3 seasons, and this fall I will be coaching cross country….also an adventure .  The past two years have

been quite busy.  We’ve been blessed with two daughters separated by 18 months.  Both girls are absolutely amazing – and they are keeping me on my toes.  In August of 2008 I earned my

masters degree in Educational Leadership, and I will be taking a year or two off before resuming my education (whew).  I’m looking forward to my 6th year here in the Creek.   – Go Dragons!!