My journey in education has been driven by a simple belief: that every student deserves a clear path to success. Over the past 25 years, I have been privileged to serve rural students in nearly every capacity imaginable–from the classroom to the sidelines to the front office. Whether teaching K-12 physical education or social studies, managing the school yearbook, or conducting SAT preparation courses, I have worn many hats in the classroom. But through it all, including my work with Smarter Balanced or my time as a National Board Certified Teacher, my focus has remained the same: providing a top-tier education that prepares students for whatever comes next–be it trades, a career, or college.
