I began teaching at Reynolds High in the fall of 2022. I began my career here in 2005, and have varied experience in administration, teacher training, and alternative education.

I have Bachelor's Degrees in Communications and English from Appalachian State University and a Master's in English Education from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City.

I love working with high school students, and have spent the bulk of my teaching  career with seniors. This year I have four English IV Honors courses and two English IV standard courses. 

I did not start teaching until I was almost 30, and my time in other professional careers has given me great perspective in my job, and gratitude for getting to be a teacher.

Tutoring: I am available every day from 7:30 to 8:00 and 3:15 - 3:45

Professional Accolades:

2020 Buncombe County Schools Teacher of the Year

2010 Henderson County Schools Teacher of the Year

A little about me:

• I have two children, Ellie and Sam.

• My wife, Alison, is a counselor at Reynolds Middle.

• I was born in Los Angeles, raised mostly in the Asheville area, lived in New York, and have been back in the area since 2005.

• I love reading, and my favorite authors are Cormac McCarthy, Harry Crews, and E.L. Doctorow.

• I also love baseball, specifically the Dodgers and I spend too many late nights watching them. 

• My favorite music is older or outlaw country music, and '80's and 90's era hip-hop.