I am the lead teacher here at West Johnston. If you ever have any questions about driver's education please email me. In addition to teaching driver's education, I am an agricultural teacher at West Johnston High School. I teach Horticulture, Landscaping, Ag Mechanics, and Agriscience. My wife is also a science teacher here at West and we have three boys. I have been teaching at West Johnston for over 10 years.
I was born in Johnston County (Smithfield) but grew up in Fayetteville, NC. I graduated from 71st High School. I obtained my associate degree in law enforcment tech at JCC and then transfered to UNC Charlotte to receive my BS in Criminal Justice. I later went back to college to get my degree in Special Education at Fayetteville State University. I enjoy spending time with my family and dogs. I have been teaching for 24 years and driver education for 23. I started teaching at SSS from 1998-2002. I have been at West Johnston HS from 2003 to present. I also was an assistant coach at SSS in basketball and baseball from 1998-2002. My family and I currently reside outside of Smithfield
I am a graduate from Smithfield-Selma High School in 1990. I continued my educational journey at East Carolina University and received a BA in English with a minor in Biology. I played Varsity Men’s Soccer at ECU from 1990-94. I taught 9th grade English for 10 years at South Johnston High School and Smithfield-Selma High School. I currently serve as the Student Advocate at West Johnston High School. I have actively been in this role at WJHS for 6 years. I coached Varsity Soccer for 10 years as well. I met my wife, Rachel at Smithfield-Selma High School where she taught Spanish and Math. Our family has grown since then: We have 4 children: Asher, Anna, Simeon and Selah. We currently reside in Clinton, NC. I also have served as a Christian Missionary in Central and South America.
I grew up in New Jersey, went to college in Wilmington, NC. I have been a teacher in Johnston County over 10 years and lived in the county for the past 20. I have two adult children and have experienced the world of teaching them to drive. I have been a driver ed instructor for six years. My husband is also a teacher and has been a driver ed instructor for almost twenty-five years. Between the two of us as driver ed instructors and living in Johnston County we have witnessed the growth and challenges of the roadways around the county and will have lots of stories to share with class.