My wife Lauren and me at the Cubs game.

My crazy 4 year old Henry and I enjoying a Costco trip

My 1 year old Cecilia embracing the family's love for all things Halloween.

This is my 17th year teaching at Valley View! Prior to my arrival here in McHenry, I taught for ONE year AT two elementary schools in Charleston, IL.  I also taught at the high school level during the summer of 2005.  I formerly coached high school football and lacrosse. 

I graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Master’s Degree in Physical Education in 2006.  I previously earned my Bachelor’s in Physical Education K-12, with minors in health education and safety & driver education.  I received an Educational Administrative endorsement in 2010. I have been a certified Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED instructor.  I also was an A.C.E. certified personal trainer at the Student Recreation Center at EIU for 3½ years.