Hello! I come from a long line of teachers, and it seemed I was destined to join the "family business" since I was a kid! I am a native San Diegan and graduated from Mira Mesa High School. I attended the University of California at Santa Cruz where I majored in American Studies. Go Banana Slugs! I then returned to my hometown of San Diego to receive my teaching credential through National University. I continued on and earned a Master of Education degree specializing in Best Practices. This is my 13th year teaching in San Marcos Unified and my 9th year as a San Elijo Eagle. I love teaching here! My time in this district has given me many opportunities to work with amazing students, families, and faculty. Although this year will be unlike any other, I am very excited for a wonderful fifth grade year! |
My wife, Becca, and I have been married for nine years. We met when we were both teaching at Richland Elementary. I even enlisted the aid of several of our mutual students to help me propose during a very memorable Flag Salute! We live in San Marcos and keep ourselves busy with home improvement projects year round!
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I have two daughters - Lorelei (6) and Leah (1). Lorelei is a first grader at Twin Oaks Elementary and Leah is living the life of a wild and crazy toddler! They are two bundles of energy, and the job of parenting is an exhausting one. However, it is so rewarding to watch as their personalities continues to unfold.
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As a family, we enjoy trips to Disneyland, SeaWorld, the zoo and Safari Park, and the beach. Our 9-year-old lab-mix Al Poochino especially likes when we take him along! We are Minnesota Vikings fans as both my wife and I have Minnesota roots. Skol! We can't wait to enjoy all these things again sometime soon!
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