Position
Math Teacher
Education
BS Psychology, Old Dominion University
MA U.S. History, American Military University
MEd Christian School Administration, Bryan College
EdD Educational Leadership, Indiana Wesleyan University (in progress)
Other Fields
In the Navy, I spent time in aviation electronics and was able to teach technical repair for 3 years. Then I was commissioned and able became a Surface Warfare Officer, during my time I taught at the University of Illinois NROTC and fell in love with teaching.
I finished my time in the Navy as the Captain of USS Chief (MCM 14).
Enjoy Most
I love working one-on-one with my students and advising the student publication The Blue Umbrella.
Advice
Learn from mistakes and always help everyone else – you will learn more from teaching someone than you will from simply studying it!
About Me
I grew up in Roseburg, Oregon and after graduation, spent the next 25 years in the Navy. During my time in the Navy, I met my amazing wife Marsha and we have four children and have adopted two more! After retirement, we moved from Japan to Polson Montana and God led me into the leadership of a small Christian school here. I have just recently retired from that as well and love the idea of being able to continue in education on a part-time basis! Jesus is everything and being able to share my faith in Him while providing help to students brings discipleship into daily practice. I love to spend time with my family, hunting, fishing, reading, and I am currently working on my doctoral degree.
Favorite Verse
Psalm 145, it is such an amazing reminder of who God is and how we should be living in relation to Him.
First Job
Busboy/dishwasher at Kowloon Restaurant in Roseburg, Oregon.
Hobbies
I love to read, hunt, fish, and spend time with my family.
Bucket List Item
Just want to love my family and show them Christ in all we do and all that we are!
I have been able to do most of the things in life that I really wanted to, but I want to ensure that I am always willing to do what God asks of me.
Favorite Place
I was able to live for a combined six years in Japan and love it there!!
Person I’d Like to Meet
Looking forward to the day we get to meet Jesus!
Historical figure – Abe Lincoln
Philosopher – Dallas Willard