What are your hobbies outside of school?

• Archery hunting, mountain biking, bowling, adventure racing, golf, basketball, slow-pitch softball, photography, running, and football

What is something most people don’t know about you?

• Both of my kids were born on the same day, one year apart.

If you could meet one person, living or dead, who would it be? Why?

• Mark Wahlburg…ultimate triple threat; athletic, funny, and dangerously handsome.

What is your favorite band – or – who is your favorite singer?

• Old Dominion and Garth Brooks

What is your favorite song of all time?

• Old Dominion- Song for Another Time

• Darius Rucker- Souther Style

What is your favorite place to eat?

• Anthracite Cafe

What is the most unique place you’ve ever visited? Why?

• Honey Pot- that’s where Stove Bomb resides.

• Jamaica- awesome culture, drive like maniacs.

Do you have any pets? If so, what are they?

• An Australian Shepard named Roo and unfortunately a cat named Snickers.

What is the most outrageous thing that has happened to you while teaching?

• Found a student who slept through the bell during a study hall, two periods later…still sleeping.

What is your biggest pet peeve?

• Things not being orderly. Tings out of place. Just don’t touch anything on my desk. Ever.

What inspired you to become a teacher?

• I heard Mr. Carey was also a teacher so I wanted to be like him.

What do you like most about teaching?

• Meeting a new group of kids each year. Keeps things new and fun.

What is your biggest piece of advice for students?

• Don’t pick a career based on salary. Do something that you’ll enjoy and have spare time to spend with your kids and spouse.