Seattle Public Schools

Biography

I’ve been an Ingraham teacher since 2004. This year I’m teaching Algebra 2, IB Analysis and Approaches SL and HL. I’ve taught Algebra 2 and IB SL for several years. This is my third year teaching IB HL.

Biography

Special Education Department Head (Resource/SEL)
Special Education Geometry Teacher
Special Education Social/Emotional Teacher

I was born and raised in Shoreline where I graduated from Shorecrest High School. I have been married to my wife Julie for 33 years; we have two grown sons that both work in construction, and two grandchildren.  I earned a BA in English from the University of Washington in 1989, have a Masters in Education from Central Michigan University, a Masters in Teaching from Seattle University and my Administrative Certificate from Western Washington University.  I was first inspired to teach at age 14 when I worked at a summer camp and instructed rowing, canoeing, swimming, and lifesaving.  Later, I taught college English on-board the USS Peleliu while serving as a combat photographer in the Marine Corps. I started my career as a public school teacher in 1999 in Edmonds and have been teaching in Seattle for the last 11 years. I have taught English, History, Leadership, Photography, Theory of Knowledge, been a Dean of Students, an Activities Coordinator, and Carpentry and Construction Trades. I’ve worked for construction companies and have been a general contractor.