Who I Am...

Hello Bobcat Families-

I've been lucky enough to be part of the "Bobcat Family" since I student taught in the fall of 1999.  I've been part of our district leadership team for the past  20 years.  I was the assistant principal at the high school for 3 years, principal of Spring Forge Intermediate for 7 years, and principal at Orendorf for the past 10 years.  I can honestly say I love my job, love kids and love creating an environment for kids to be successful.  Outside of my "principal world" I believe I'm a pretty ordinary guy.  My wife Lauren (Northeastern graduate of the class of 1997) and I have been married for over 22 years.  We have 3 children and a pug;  Emily (19 years old - Millersville University sophomore, majoring in social work), Drew (16 years old - Dover High School, sophomore), Ty (13 years old - Dover Middle School, 7th grader) and "Oakley" (the pug).  As a family we are band geeks (all three kids are drummers) and we love sports.  My boys and I are dedicated Harrisburg Heat fans - we don't miss a game!  Go Heat!  Additionally, I love all things outdoors.  I'm an avid hunter, fisherman, kayaker, disc golfer, axe thrower, etc.  My strangest love is probably Starbucks; I'm not a coffee drinker, but there is no food or drink that brings me more joy than a "Mango Dragonfruit Refresher."