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I am a member of the English department here at Hillsboro High School, teaching English I and Journalism. The HHS English teachers work together to teach life-long skills - reading, writing, speaking, and listening for a purpose.
In 2016, I married my wife, Andrea, and we live in Maplewood, MO with our dog Ted. We welcomed our son Ozzy to the family in 2018. During my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, golfing, reading, and playing music with friends. I built a home recording studio in my basement and have fun developing my skills with Photoshop, web design and audio recording. I enjoy creative endeavors of all kinds.
When planning lessons, I try to share some of my own interests and enthusiasm for teaching through class discussions and activities in my classroom. I have been teaching since 2008 and every year is something new. I get a kick out of my students and I'm always amazed by their creativity and the unique perspectives they bring to the table.
Education
2007 Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville (SIUE)
Bachelors Degree - English Education
State Teaching Certificate – English Language Arts
University of Missouri – St. Louis (UMSL)
Masters of Education – Reading
Trained in assessments & strategies for Grades K-12
Experience
Substitute taught for 4 different school districts.
Six years in Webster Groves School District.
Member of the school’s Reading Department.
Working one-on-one or with small groups of students.
Helping struggling and reluctant readers improve their skills.
Hillsboro R-3 since 2013
Member of the English department.
Classroom teacher - English I team and Journalism.
Co-teaching - Applied Language Arts
Providing after-school and homebound tutoring.
