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!"