About Mr. Thomas: I am a native of Nevada, raised in Las Vegas. I graduated from Rancho HS and studied woodworking under Mr. Scott Hovland, go Rams! I received my BA in teaching Industrial Arts / Technology Ed. from SUU in Cedar City, Utah under Mr. Adams, Mr. McGarvey and Mr. Fife. Also, while going to school at SUU I worked for Lebar Cabinets and much of my cabinet building learning and experience can be attributed to the owner Steve Bartholomew and Mike his shop manager. I later earned a Masters degree from the U. of Idaho, also in Industrial Technology.

Teaching experience: I taught for 6 years at Clair E Gale JrHS in Idaho Falls teaching Industrial Arts and then 6 years at Sierra Vista HS teaching furniture and cabinet making. I also have 3 years experience teaching Spanish. My goal now is to work at Spring Creek HS until I retire.

Family Life: Married Sarah Rasmussen on May 3rd 1994. We have 6 children; Deanna, Steven, Spencer, Miriam, Nathan, and George. My oldest is also married and has 3 children, so yes, I am a grandpa!