I was born and raised in a small town in northern California. I graduated high school in 2003, and I attended college both in California and in Utah. I was married in 2010 to an amazing woman. My wife is also a teacher, and she teaches 4th graders at Highland Elementary. My wife is currently pregnant with our first child and is due January 29th.
Although I am an English teacher I have not always liked English. Over many years I have come to love the English language, which eventually led me to teaching English.
I have always enjoyed working with my hands and have consequently grown to love sculpting, painting, carving, wood working, silversmithing, welding, photographing, inventing, and playing various instruments. I also enjoy learning languages (especially the romance languages), visual arts, creative writing, astronomy, reading, and history. When I'm not busy teaching classes, or creating things with my hands, you can find me outdoors hiking, fishing, swimming, cycling, or camping.
Although I am an English teacher I have not always liked English. Over many years I have come to love the English language, which eventually led me to teaching English.
I have always enjoyed working with my hands and have consequently grown to love sculpting, painting, carving, wood working, silversmithing, welding, photographing, inventing, and playing various instruments. I also enjoy learning languages (especially the romance languages), visual arts, creative writing, astronomy, reading, and history. When I'm not busy teaching classes, or creating things with my hands, you can find me outdoors hiking, fishing, swimming, cycling, or camping.