I grew up in the Dallas area and later moved to Farmersville.  After graduating High school, I attended Texas A&M-Commerce on a basketball scholarship and also ran track.  A few years after graduating college, I started my teaching and coaching career.  This is my 22nd year and the last 16 years have been in Plano ISD.  I have previously taught PE at Forman, Wells, and Weatherford Elementary and have previously coached at Plano East.   When I am not at work, I enjoy outdoor activities, playing sports, and spending time with wife, Kari, and my four boys, Jason, Jackson, Jamison, and Jett.  I am very excited to be part of Shepard Elementary.  "It's a great day to be a Patriot!"