How many years have you taught at Sears?
17
How many years have you been an educator?
17
What are your degrees & endorsements?
BA in Philosophy: Taylor University
MA in Physical Education: Ball State University
6-12 Health Certification: Chicago State University
What is your current position?
PE Teacher: K-8
What is your favorite part about your position?
Getting to experiment and create new games in PE for Sears students that they love and want to play again and again!
Also when we let the students challenge us in games and play with them.
What is your go-to afternoon pick-me-up?
Coaching at a Track Practice at New Trier always gives me tons of energy!
What book is on your nightstand?
The Gospel-Centered Life
What is your favorite Sears tradition?
The Staff vs Students Basketball Game
What are some Fun Facts about you?
I have three daughters and love to take family trips hiking, canoeing, and kayaking.
I also love to coach the sprinters/hurdlers for the New Trier Varsity Track Team.
In high school, I was a 3-sport athlete in Football, Basketball, and Track.
I played Cornerback for Taylor University and then coached college football for 5 years before becoming a teacher.
I can play the guitar a little and the drums pretty well (I was also in Band for 4 years through High School).
What is something that makes Sears special?
Getting to know the students and seeing everyone’s unique abilities develop in both athletic and academic fields.