I was born and raised in Apple Valley, California and grew up playing all sorts of sports. I attended the University of California, Santa Barbara and earned a bachelors degree in Psychology. I minored in Philosophy and Exercise Health Science: Physical Education.

My passion for teaching personal, social and physical education brought me to San Diego. I earned a teaching credential in Physical Education and Health Science at SDSU, then my Master's in Education at USD and later an Adapted PE authorization from Point Loma Nazarene. Over the years my role as a physical educator has developed into a balance of a sports coach, a physical literacy, social wellbeing and personal wellness “coach” and a comedian for our students.

As the first Physical Education Teacher at Albert Einstein Academies (since 2006!), I am very proud of the success our students have experienced and the comprehensive physical education program that we've built.

I married my lovely wife Felicia in 2012. We have two wonderful sons, Fred and Karl. We have two Boston Terriers named Luna and Astro. I love traveling, fantasy books/movies and all sports but some of my favorites are soccer, baseball, football, mountain biking, snowboarding, golf...and teaching PE...yes, I consider it a sport!

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