I began teaching at Friendly Hills Middle School in 2003.  I am originally from the Brainerd Lakes Area.  I moved to the Metro area after graduating from Bemidji State University.  I also have my Master’s Degree and K-12 Reading Specialist Degree from Saint  Mary’s University. 8th Grade Girls Basketball, 7th Grade Boys Basketball, and 8th Grade Girls Softball. My wife Amy is also a teacher and teaches 3rd Grade in St Paul.  Our seven  year old daughter Lillian keeps us very busy.  When I have  free time I enjoy fishing, hunting, working outdoors, watching Vikings and Timberwolves games and spending time at the cabin in Brainerd.