Welcome to 8th grade ELA! As I start year number 31 of teaching, I am excited for the challenges that await us. We will focus on growing as readers, writers, listeners, speakers, and thinkers this year. Besides being in the classroom, I also coach girls basketball, boys basketball, and track and field. I run the Karcher safety patrol and lead a class trip for 8th grade students to Washington D.C. I also am the diversity club advisor.

My wife, who teaches 8th grade social studies, and I have 3 children - well, big children. One is a senior at UW-Madison and two attend school at BHS. The baby of the family is a two year old golden retriever. I am an avid Wisconsin Badgers football and basketball fan. I enjoy traveling, hiking, biking, and golf. Beverage of choice? Diet Coke. Candy? Tootsie Rolls.