Background: I was born in Lubbock, Texas, but I did not stay long. I have lived in Arkansas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Georgia, and England (this is where I spent my seventh grade year). We finally moved to Indiana, and I graduated from Delphi High School in 1990. I met my wife at Purdue while we were both going to school. I worked for a year with the Finish Line before I was hired as an instructional assistant at Hamilton Southeastern Junior High. I was lucky to have come to FJH when it opened in 1999, and I have no plans to ever leave.
Family: I have been married to my beautiful wife Stacy for twenty-four years. We live in Noblesville and have three wonderful children: Benjamin (20), Natalie (18), and William (16).
Education:
• Bachelors of Arts in English and Social Studies Education from Purdue University (graduated 1995).
• Masters of Education from Indiana Wesleyan University (October 1999)
Goals: My goal as a teacher is to laugh with my students and show them that school can be fun, while learning the necessary English skills needed for high school, college, and the work force. I want every student to leave his or her first year of secondary school with a positive attitude toward learning. I will also work my best to increase everyone's love of reading. I absolutely believe that all people can enjoy reading; some just need guidance and access to the right books.
Hobbies: I love movies!!! I have an extensive DVD/Blu-Ray collection at home, and my wife and I try to go to the theater as much as possible. As everyone will find out (or should be able to observe), I am a huge Star Wars fan. I still collect most things that are related to Star Wars. I have a very eclectic taste in music and will listen to anything from The Beatles to Guns 'n' Roses to Billy Joel to Madonna to Foo Fighters to Katy Perry. I am also a big fan of the New York Yankees, the Green Bay Packers, and, of course, the Purdue Boilermakers. Being an English teacher, it shouldn't surprise anyone that I love to read. I will book talk a book everyday, and will keep my students aware of what I am currently reading.
Family: I have been married to my beautiful wife Stacy for twenty-four years. We live in Noblesville and have three wonderful children: Benjamin (20), Natalie (18), and William (16).
Education:
• Bachelors of Arts in English and Social Studies Education from Purdue University (graduated 1995).
• Masters of Education from Indiana Wesleyan University (October 1999)
Goals: My goal as a teacher is to laugh with my students and show them that school can be fun, while learning the necessary English skills needed for high school, college, and the work force. I want every student to leave his or her first year of secondary school with a positive attitude toward learning. I will also work my best to increase everyone's love of reading. I absolutely believe that all people can enjoy reading; some just need guidance and access to the right books.
Hobbies: I love movies!!! I have an extensive DVD/Blu-Ray collection at home, and my wife and I try to go to the theater as much as possible. As everyone will find out (or should be able to observe), I am a huge Star Wars fan. I still collect most things that are related to Star Wars. I have a very eclectic taste in music and will listen to anything from The Beatles to Guns 'n' Roses to Billy Joel to Madonna to Foo Fighters to Katy Perry. I am also a big fan of the New York Yankees, the Green Bay Packers, and, of course, the Purdue Boilermakers. Being an English teacher, it shouldn't surprise anyone that I love to read. I will book talk a book everyday, and will keep my students aware of what I am currently reading.
"Even if you're on the right track you will get hit if you just sit there." - Will Rogers
“Pass on what you have learned.” -Yoda, Jedi Master