" It takes an average of ten shots to score a goal in soccer... Applying for a job is no different! If you don't succeed at first, take another shot!"
-- Unknown
I am a Career & Technical Education teacher at Mascoutah High School.
CTE Department Chair/Finance Director
Business Education Teacher
Cooperative Education Coordinator
Head Boys' Soccer
Head Girls' Soccer
Cooperative Education
Computer Networking
Cybersecurity (PLTW)
Computer Maintenance
Students and Parents: Classroom assignments and announcements will be utilized through Google Classroom. Please contact me if you are unable to see the Google Classroom content.
Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2003-2004
Major: Curriculum & Instruction
Lewis University, 1998-2002
Majors: Management Information Systems & Marketing
Mascoutah High School, 1994-1998
Business Education
Courses Taught:
Cooperative Education
Computer Programming
Computer Science Essentials (PLTW)
Computer Maintenance
Networking
Microsoft Applications
Advanced Microsoft Office Applications (dual credit with SWIC)
Introduction to Technology Essentials
CTE Finance Director
Responsibilities Include:
Manages, budgets, and implements Federal Perkins grant and Career and Technical Education -- Illinois grant to provide educational resources, including equipment, supplies, and software to prepare CTE students for their careers.
Cooperative Education Coordinator
Responsibilities Include:
Facilitates MHS's school-to-work program by assisting Cooperative Education students gain employment, by providing constructive feedback to improve workplace performance, and by guiding and directing students in real world (careers and personal finances) experiences.
Head Soccer Coach (Boys and Girls)
Coaching philosophy includes:
Teaching, developing, and training soccer fundamentals; understanding that enjoying the game is important, but hard work and dedication is just as important; and athletics teach well beyond the game -- it also teaches important life lessons and career skills.
Business Education
Cooperative Education
Head Girls' Soccer Coach
Assistant Boys' Soccer Coach
Graduate Assistant for a technology course offered to K-12 teachers
Performed hardware and software PC maintenance
Intern/Network Administrator at SAFB in the 15th Operational Weather Squadron
Network & technical support