I will be teaching Language Arts to all fifth graders this year and I will also be teaching science and social studies to my homeroom students. I have been teaching in Asheville since 2009 and at Buncombe County Schools since 2017. After graduating in 2006 from Kennesaw State University in Georgia I also spent two years teaching abroad at a private school in Mexico City.

We are a proud public school family. My wife is a BCS  elementary school librarian and our two daughters have both attended Buncombe County schools since Kindergarten. In my free time, I am an avid runner and also enjoy music, reading, cooking, biking and gardening.

As an educator, I believe strongly in building a class community that encourages and values diversity, kindness, collaboration, and perseverance. I recognize that each student is unique and I strive to meet the needs of every learner. I use a mixture of digital and hands-on assignments. Students will join my Google Classroom to access digital assignments throughout the year.