I was born in Denair, California and grew up working on my family’s dairy farm and cement business.   I earned my Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon.   After 26 years as a classroom teacher, I earned my Special Education Endorsement and moved into the role as Inclusion Specialist here at Northwest Elementary School.   This is my 31st year in education.  I love team teaching with classroom teachers and helping all students succeed in their studies.   When not in the classroom you can find my wife and I either walking with their Black Labrador “Abby” or traveling to see our children, grandchildren or friends and family in the Pacific Northwest.