Time Line and Accomplishments
2004 Bachelors Degree - University of Minnesota
2005 First Year Teaching- Lincoln Elementary
2006 Masters Degree - University of Minnesota
2007 5th Grade Teacher - Lincoln Elementary
2009 Nominated for Top Teacher Award
2009 Cable in the Classroom Teacher of Honor
2010 5th Grade - Evergreen Park I.B.
Completed I.B. Level One and Three Training
2011 2nd Grade - Eisenhower Elementary
KS95 Teacher of the Week
2012 Nominated for Above and Beyond Award
KS95 Teacher Grand Prize Winner
KS95 Teacher of the Week
2013 Above and Beyond Award Winner.
2014 E1 - J.J. Hill Montessori School
2016 Masters Degree - UWRF
Outstanding Student Award
2016 Nominated for Minnesota Teacher of the Year
2017 Minnesota Teacher of the Year Semifinalist
2018 SeeSaw Ambassador
2019
My Philosophy for Teaching and Learning
I'm an educator and family man. My wonderful wife Becky and I have been married since 2005 and she has been an active supporter of the classroom community. We have two children that attend our school. When I'm not at school, my time is spent with family.
As a teacher I work to foster a healthy community both inside and out of the classroom. I often think of our classroom as a family and our work together is a special bond that will last for years. I believe that every child should be cared for and respected. We know that every child has an innate ability to learn, discover, and explore. Our Children need to be valued and given meaningful tasks that enrich their school and their world. My hope is our that work together fosters a love of learning that our children will carry that with them for many years outside of this class.
I'm a teacher and a father and I couldn't ask for anything more!