I was born and raised in Medina, OH, and graduated from Medina High School with honors in 2007. I continued my education at the University of Akron. During my time there, I studied in Spain for a semester, and not only got to improve my fluency in Spanish, but traveled to 11 different countries. In December 2012, I completed my student teaching and graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, as well as a Minor in Classical Studies and a Minor in Spanish. Two weeks before my graduation, I married my wife Amy in a beautiful ceremony in Ashland, OH. We currently live in Southern Pines, with our two cats, Twitch and Boots.
While I looked for teaching jobs, I worked in the Retail Electronics field, working at Best Buy, Apple, and Verizon. Last year, I was given the opportunity to begin my teaching career, here in Moore County, at Southern Middle School. I teach 8th grade Social Studies, work with the Military Youth Club, and am the head baseball coach. I'm very excited to continue in these roles in the 2015-16 school year, and am greatly looking forward to what this year has in store for both me and our students!
While I looked for teaching jobs, I worked in the Retail Electronics field, working at Best Buy, Apple, and Verizon. Last year, I was given the opportunity to begin my teaching career, here in Moore County, at Southern Middle School. I teach 8th grade Social Studies, work with the Military Youth Club, and am the head baseball coach. I'm very excited to continue in these roles in the 2015-16 school year, and am greatly looking forward to what this year has in store for both me and our students!