I have been teaching sixth grade in the Pleasant Valley Community School District for over 12 years.

Graduated from Moline High School, Augustana College (Bachelors Degree), Western Illinois University (Masters Degree).

I have two children who also attend Riverdale Heights (third grade and first grade).

Married to Theresa for over 13 years.

Favorite teams are Green Bay Packers, Chicago Cubs, Minnesota Timberwolves, Memphis Grizzlies, Iowa Hawkeyes.

Favorite Restaurant...Azteca...Food...Steak (made by me on the grill!)...Book...Maniac Magee...Music...Weird Al Yankovic!...Historical Figure...Walt Disney...Baseball Player...Gary Carter...Football Player...Greg Jennings...Hobby...Strat-O-Matic Baseball...Gadget...Tivo!

Favorite Place in the world...Disneyland (Grand Californian Hotel) Walt Disney World (Animal Kingdom Lodge)!