Hello, this will be my first year at Otto MS, and my 21st overall in education.  I have an extensive background in both education and other real world experiences.  This will be my 8th year teaching 8th grade science; 6 years at 7th grade science, 1 year at 6th grade science, 1 year Biology, 3 years at Chemistry, and 1 year of Physics.  I was also a firefighter/paramedic for 7 years and camp counselor for 11 summers.  I have 1 son who is a senior at Texas Tech and 1 daughter that is a junior at Rockwall High School.  I have a step-son that is a senior at Texas Tech as well, and a step-daughter that is a meterologist for Fox 23 in Tulsa.  Mary is my better half for 5 years now, and we have 4 dogs and 1 cat.  We love to dance, cook and work on projects around the house.  I will also be coaching football, basketball and track.  I look forward to serving your children this school year.  GO Bobcats!!