Education
Eastern Mennonite High School, 1998
Eastern Mennonite University, BS in math education, 2003
James Madison University, masters in math education, 2015
2023 Free Innovation award winner through VAIS.
Interests
Cooking and eating delicious foods, pizza making, soccer, chess, chatting in different languages, and trying new things!
Family
My wife Ellen teaches 3 year olds at EMU's Early Learning Center. Tyler and Lincoln attend EMS.
Community involvement
Started teaching Math at EMS in 2008. Coached MS boys soccer for a few years. Helped plan and lead Touring Choir trips to Europe in 2016, 2018, 2022 (Puerto Rico), 2024 and 2026. Transitioned to the role of Director of Business Affairs in 2026.
Favorite Bible Verse or Quote
Micah 6:6-8 "...act justly, love mercy, walk humbly..."
I'm inspired by...
Curiosity, Creativity, Ingenuity, and Sincerity
My dream for EMS
To be a place where all can grow, learn, and belong, no matter who we are.
