Biography:

• Growing up in California prepared me taught me the importance of diversity and understanding. My parents always impressed upon me the importance of education and caring.
• After graduating from BYU with a B.S. degree in Psychology, my family and I entered the military. I had the opportunity to serve our country in Germany (before the wall came down), Turkey, Scotland, Italy, Belgium, Korea, Colorado, and at the National Training Center in the high desert of California. While in the military I completed a Masters in Public Administration from Golden Gate University and became Airborne (parachute) qualified.
• In 1993, my family and I decided that we would leave the Army. Both my wife (Kimberly, SPED teacher at Sage Creek Elementary) and I then earned Master’s in Special Education degrees from the University of Colorado. We also decided to come to Utah to be closer to family.
• I worked as a Special Education teacher for 6 years (3 in Colorado and 3 in Utah) and then returned to the University of Utah to complete my certification as a School Psychologist. I have been fortunate to work with great faculty and students in Payson, Spanish Fork and Springville. I love working with people and helping them see their talents and strengths.
• I now also have the honor of being a grandfather to two handsome grandsons. My hobbies include playing with the boys and riding my Harley (therapy).
• District Assignments: Traumatic Brain Injury Team