Meet Coach!

In 2008, I returned to Maryland after a 20 year tour in Georgia. I grew up in Ellicott City, but have the great privilege of living in BEAUTIFUL Annapolis, Maryland, surrounded by water!

While in Macon,Georgia, an indirect path led me to teaching. I continue to find motivation from a student  in Georgia who was a passionate football player who could not read.

In Macon, Georgia, I found great satisfaction in making a difference in the largest school in the district, where 56% of the students were at or below poverty level. I seek a similar position here, not at the "easy" school with the best equipment, but at the school where the students need the tough love teaching style I employ. Regardless of my resources, I attempt to find a way to challenge my students to do better than their best so they are equipped for life, and in turn, they find and follow their passion.

As gung-ho as all that sounds, I have found  a sense of humor, not sweating the small stuff and a large collection of Chuck Taylor All Stars go  a long way in building relationships with students! 

Personally, I love swimming laps, biking, strong black coffee, raspberries,Teriyaki jerky, nutty trail mix, smiling babies, giggling kids, smart aleck teens, paintings in the sky, and I still cry during the National Anthem. 

Belly laughs feed my soul!