About me...
I grew up in Pittsburg, KS. Graduated from Frontenac High School in 2004. Joined the U.S. Air Force in 2008 and served for 6 years as a Security Forces member. I've traveled to Germany, Greece, and Ireland. I was Honorably Discharged from the U.S. Air Force in 2014; I attended Wichita State University that fall before transferring to Pittsburg State University for the Spring of 2015 and graduated in May 2018. I married my wife, Jennifer in September of 2016. We have a son, Kayden, born in April of 2021. We will be welcoming our daughter, Addilyn, in March of 2024. I have been a Social Studies Educator since 2018. I work for the Northeast School District in Arma, Kansas since 2021; I teach High School Social Studies. |
Why I Became an Educator:
Becoming an educator was not merely a career choice for me; it was a calling deeply rooted in my belief in service before self. From a young age, I was drawn to the idea of making a positive impact on the lives of others, and I recognized education as a powerful vehicle for effecting change and empowering individuals. I believe that serving others is not just a responsibility but a privilege, and I saw teaching as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the lives of young people. The prospect of guiding and inspiring students to reach their full potential resonated deeply with me, fueling my passion for education. Moreover, I hold a profound belief in the transformative power of education to uplift communities and shape the future. I saw teaching as a way to instill not only knowledge but also values such as empathy, resilience, and compassion in the next generation of leaders. As an educator, I am driven by a sense of purpose that goes beyond personal ambition or recognition. I am motivated by the idea of making a difference in the world, one student at a time, and I am committed to putting the needs of my students above my own. In essence, my decision to become an educator was guided by a deep-seated belief in service before self, coupled with a desire to empower and inspire others through the transformative power of education. It is a privilege to serve as a teacher, and I am grateful for the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of my students and society as a whole. |