I earned my bachelor's degree from Clarion University and my master's degree from Shippensburg University. This is my thirty-first year at Sporting Hill.  I taught fifth grade my first two years followed by twenty-eight in second grade and presently my initial year with first grade.  I formerly coached the varsity swimming teams in our district for fifteen years.  I enjoy all sports and live in Mechanicsburg with my wife, Cindi, and daughter, Katie.