Raised in Independence, Missouri

1981: Graduated from Truman High School in Independence, Missouri

1983-1986:  Served in the U.S. Marine Corps

1989: Graduated from UMKC with an B.A. degree in Secondary Education(Mathematics)

1995: Recieved an M.A. degree in Curriculum and Instruction(Mathematics) from UMKC

1989-1992:  Math teacher at Blue Springs High School

1992-2004:  Math teacher at Blue Springs South High School

2004- present: Blue Springs School District Secondary Math Instructional Coach