Educational History:

High School Diploma

Jay High School (Jay, Oklahoma), Class of 2004

Bachelor of Arts in Social Studies Education

Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, Oklahoma), May 2008

Master of Education in School Administration

Northeastern State University (Tahlequah, Oklahoma), May 2011            

OSDE Certifications:

Superintendent

Secondary Principal

US History / OK History / Government / Economics

World History / Geography

Drivers / Safety Education

Previous Experience:

I started my career in education in August of 2008. I taught and coached at Jay High School for ten years. In my ten years at Jay, I taught high school sections of modern world history, ancient & medieval world history, and world geography. I also coached football, powerlifting, and track.

Current Position:

I was hired at Colcord in June of 2018 to be the Federal Programs Director. This is my eighth year at Colcord and my eighteenth year in education. My family and I are extremely blessed to be at Colcord Public Schools. 

ROW THE BOAT!

Family Information:

My wife, LeAnn, and I have been married since 2010. LeAnn is a 2nd-grade teacher at Colcord Elementary. We have two beautiful daughters, Chloe and Knoxley. Chloe is a teacher/coach at Colcord High School and has been married to TJ since 2023. Knoxley is in 8th grade at Colcord Middle School.

“It is not the length of life, but the depth of life.”

-Ralph Waldo Emerson