Welcome
I am very excited to welcome students back to the classroom! We have a long tradition of excellence and I look forward to maintaining that tradition If you want to learn more about the band program, please visit the Connolly Band webpage.
About me
This is the beginning of my 29th year at Connolly Middle School! I have an amazing wife, Shea, and two boys. Andrew and Aiden, who will be a Senior at McClintock. My wife and I met while both playing trombone at Arizona State University in the Sun Devil Marching Band. Along with my Bachelors of Music Education from ASU, I also have a Masters in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University. In February of 2023, we adopted Kevin, a german shorthaired pointer from one of my previous students! When I am not working, I love to be outdoors; biking, hiking, fishing, and hunting.
Classroom Wish List
If you are willing to send items to help our room be successful this year, please send one or two boxes of Kleenex or Puffs (please no lotion, just soft).
If you REALLY want to help! Set up an appointment to get fingerprinted at the district and apply to be a district approved chaperone. This process typically takes three months, but once you are fingerprinted by the district it is good for the next three years! If you are currently fingerprinted, you must still complete a new volunteer application. Here is the link! https://www.tempeschools.org/parents/volunteers
Thank you in advance!
Other info...
Connolly is a district approved dress code school. The dress code was approved by the students, parents, teachers, and governing board. Click the dress code link to learn more about the dress code.