About Me

I was born in Gelnhausen, Germany. Although all of my father’s family still lives there, I grew up with my mother in Mt. Shasta, California. After graduating from Mt. Shasta High School in 1983, I received a Basketball Scholarship to the University of the Pacific. After transferring schools I completed my college education at Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington.

After receiving my college degree I went back to Germany where I played professional basketball for 3 seasons (1988-1991). I then relocated back to Ashland, Oregon where I received my Master’s Degree as well as my teaching credential from Southern Oregon University.

I am currently in my 25^th year here at West Valley High School. Along with my teaching duties, I have coached boys and girls basketball as well boys baseball. My hobbies include travel, reading, basketball, and spending time with my family.

I truly enjoy teaching World History as it has always been my favorite subject. I try to teach in a multitude of methods in order to reach all of my students diverse learning styles. My goal each year is to make my students think more critically of the past so they can better understand the future. I am looking forward to teaching your son or daughter World History this year.