Hi There!

I have lived in the Fresno/Clovis area all of my life.  In fact, I'm the 4th generation of my family to be born and raised here.  I come from a family of teachers - both of my parents, two of my siblings, my uncle, my sister-in-law, and two brothers-in law - all of them are teachers!  I knew from a young age that teaching is what I wanted to do with my life.

I went to Bullard High School and graduated from Fresno State.  I earned my teaching credential from National University.  I earned my Masters in Educational Leadership from Fresno State in 2017.  

I have taught in Fresno Unified, Hanford Elementary School District, and Clovis Unified.  This year marks the beginning of my 14th year in teaching.  I have taught 2nd, 4th, 5th, and 6th grades and I have worked in administration as well.  I love the amazing community at Riverview Elementary!

My wonderful wife, Jill, is a nurse and health coach.  She's also an artist and a singer.  We have three amazing kids:  Sam, Lillie, and Evie.  Sam is 12 and going into 7th grade.  Lillie is 10 and entering 5th grade.  Evie is 4 and starting TK this year at Riverview!  We have a Border Collie named Penny and two cats named Finn and Hazel.

I love to read, write, cook, and be outdoors for fun.  I love running.  I love the beach and the mountains.  I love Disneyland, Star Wars, and Back to the Future.  I love coffee and the Peanuts gang (Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and all the rest).  I love music and I play keyboard in a country cover band and at my church!

I am passionate about teaching and helping the next generation become great leaders, thinkers, and learners.  I believe that nothing is impossible with the correct mindset the right support.  

Here's to a great school year!

Mr. Douty