Hello Midland Family and Friends!

I was born and raised in Lyndon, Illinois on our family farm. I attended Prophetstown Schools. After high school, I attended Mount St. Clare College and played basketball. I later coached High School Football for East Central High School in Miles, Iowa.

 This will be my 20th year in education and my 12th year at Midland. I taught the first eight years of my career in Sparta, Illinois in Southwestern Illinois. I taught 8th grade Social Studies, coached basketball and was the Middle School Athletic Director.  During my tenure I also attended graduate school at McKendree University and obtained my administrative license.

I have been married to my wife Michelle for eighteen years. We have two children, 13 year old Macie and 9 year old Ava.  My favorite restaurant is Jalapenos in Peru, IL. My favorite television show is Chicago PD. My favorite book is The Things They Carried  by Tim O’Brien (I highly recommend it!). I'm a diehard Chicago sports fan (I should pick teams better!). We love hiking, camping, watching sports and softball!

I’m so glad I’ve had the opportunity to work with you this year! There are lots of good things going on here at Midland Middle School so stop in and see us sometime! Until then, it’s a great day to be a Timberwolf!