Welcome to the 5th grade! This is my tenth year here at East Elementary. This is my seventh year as a teacher, I spent two years as a para in the autism classroom and a year as the building substitute. I am looking forward to a very exciting year with your students! I grew up in the Rolla area and graduated from Rolla High School. After high school I attended Drury University and graduated with a degree in Elementary Education. I am married to my wonderful wife Kayla and together we have two children; Elias, who is eight years old and Ezra who is four years old.