I graduated in 1995 from Lewis and Clark Community College with an Associate's Degree in Radio Broadcasting. I returned to school and graduated from SIUE in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in History. In 2011 I earned my Master Degree in Educational Administration and Leadership from McKendree University. I began my educational career in the Southwestern Community School District as a basketball and track coach. I have been in my present role at Bunker Hill High School since 2009. In addition to teaching I am the varsity track and field coach.