The mountains called and I answered.  I have lived and worked in the beautiful Vail Valley for 7 years. Eagle County Schools is the first district I have ever applied for and only one I have ever worked for.  It is here where I have become the competent and effective teacher and coach I am today.   I grew up in St. Louis Missouri where I graduated from parkway south high school.   During my time there I was an honors student and was able to make it to back to back state final 4's with the basketball program as a point guard.  I also played football, baseball and ran track.   I then moved onto Columbia Missouri where I obtained my Undergraduate and Masters Degrees in Curriculum and Development at the University of Missouri. I contributed 1 year to the Missouri Tigers D-1 Football team as a developmental player as well.  Teaching and Coaching is in my D.N.A.  For 17 years I have been working with students or developing athletes  in some capacity.  Mentoring and development is an incredibly important responsibility and one I feel privileged to get the opportunity to do.   

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As a golfer I have been avid about the game since 3rd grade.  My first time out my dad took me to our local municipal course.  I remember the temperature being a stark Midwest 30 degrees and a little rainy. It did not shake me from finishing my first 9 holes with my dad.  I loved the game, I was hooked.  Throughout high school 2 of my best friends were a part of the golf team.  Both years they made the state round in cape Girardeau Missouri and both years I attended and walked the course with them.  I've competed in 20+ tournaments during high school and college and continue to compete since I moved here to eagle county.  Golf is an integral part of my life and helped teach me a lot about life and people.  I hope to pass this passion to our program.