Welcome to our classroom website. I hope you find that the information on this page helps you feel connected to our classroom community.
A little bit about me:
I moved to Alaska in 2005 and am starting my 8th year as a classroom teacher. This year will mark my 6th year at the Chinook Open Optional Program as one of the 1st/2nd grade teachers. Teaching is the passion of my life. I love working with kids to develop social and emotional skills. Knowing how to work with others is an essential part of being successful at school. I also love to see students developing their own self awareness in their learning. While earning my Masters in the Arts of Teaching in 2010 from Alaska Pacific University, I published my thesis on a program that is designed to work on these skills.
My beautiful wife, Kayse and I just had our first child. We have lived in Alaska for over 10 years now and love both winter and summer here.
My beautiful wife, Kayse and I just had our first child. We have lived in Alaska for over 10 years now and love both winter and summer here.