I was born and raised in Lyndon, Illinois on our family farm. I attended Prophetstown Schools. After high school I attended Mount St. Clare College and played basketball. I later coached High School Football for East Central High School in Miles, Iowa.

This will be my 14th year in education and my sixth year at Midland. I taught the first eight years of my career in Sparta, Illinois in Southwestern Illinois. I taught 8^th grade Social Studies, coached basketball and was the Middle School Athletic Director.  During my tenure I also attended graduate school at McKendree University and obtained my administrative license.

I have been married to my wife Michelle for eleven years. We have two children, 7 year old Macie and 3 year old Ava.  My favorite restaurant is LaGrotto’s Pizza in Peru. My favorite television show is NCIS and we even named our dog Probie. My favorite book is The Things They Carried  by Tim O’Brien (I highly recommend it!). I'm a diehard Chicago sports fan (we finally won it!). 

I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to work with you this year! There are lots of good things going on here at Midland Middle School so stop in and see us sometime! Until then, it’s a great day to be a Timberwolf!