Growing up in a Navy family, I moved around quite a bit. I've lived in Boise, ID since 1995 but spent 2 of those years living in New York City. I attended DePauw University in Greencastle, IN where I received a Bachelor's degree in Communication and a minor in Geology. I continued my education at the University of Idaho and received a Master's degree in Educational Leadership. I have been teaching in the Boise School District since 2007. I started my career teaching special education at Borah High School and have been teaching at Les Bois since 2015.

My wife Jen is the art teacher at East Junior High. We have 2 children, Theo and Daphne. In my spare time, I enjoy mountain biking, hiking, skiing, paddleboarding, camping, and cooking.