Growing up in Clovis, attending Garfield, Alta Sierra, and Buchanan, I was involved with the water polo, swimming, and robotics teams. I received a full ride scholarship to play water polo at Fresno Pacific University and earned a Bachelors degree in Pure Mathematics with a Minor in Business Administration. Following graduation, I pursued an opportunity to earn a Masters degree in Experimental Economics from Durham University in England while playing water polo professionally. After returning from England, I earned my teaching credential from Fresno State University.
I have been working in the district since 2008. I am the head boys water polo and swimming coach at Alta Sierra. I referee water polo at the High School, NCAA, and USA levels.