All About Me

Education and Certification

* M.A. Lesley University 2007

* B.A Degree, Physical Education, Seattle Pacific University, 1990

* A.A Degree, Highline Community College, 1985

* Washington State K-12 Teaching Certificate 1990

Teaching Experience

*Third year at Endeavour Intermediate, Fife School District

*Previously taught at White Center Heights, Highline School District for 16 Years

Community Service, Recognition, and Awards

* Presenter at the "Best of the West" State P.E. Health Workshop 2003, 2005, 2006

*American Heart Association Jump Rope Demo Coach

1995 to present

* P.A.C.K. (Performing Acrobatic Circus Arts) Demo Coach

1999-2006

*King County P.E. "Teacher of the Year"

2003

* Highline School District- Superintendent Special Recognition Award

2001

* Nominated for the Disney's American Teacher Awards

2001

* Nominated for the Washington Award for Excellence in Education

1995

Family

My wife, Jocelyn and my three kids

Zachary, sophmore @ Mountan View

Angelica, 6th grade @ Cascade Middle School

Gabrielle, Kindergarten @ Dick Scobee Elementary

Auburn School District

Activities I Like to Do

Cooking

Fishing

Volleyball

Tennis

Basketball

Biking

Reading

Traveling

Skiing

Going to sporting events

Collecting Baseball Cards

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