Address: Ida Township, MI
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I am the son of conservatives from Oregon, OH. I earned my B.S. in Education at Bowling Green State University. I was fortunate to obtain a teaching job in the same district in which I student taught--Washington Local Schools. I was a teacher at WLS for 8 years before transitioning to being a school counselor in 2008. After obtaining my M.A. in School Counseling from the University of Toledo, I practiced school counseling for three years. I earned an M.S. in Educational Leadership from Concordia University and became the principal at Dundee Elementary from 2011-2015.
After going through a divorce, I inquired about going back to teaching at Dundee Community School. I wanted to be present in my kids' extracurricular endeavors and balance my work/home life. Since 2015, I have been a 6th grade teacher at Dundee Community Schools. Currently, I reside in Monroe, MI with my wife Heather. We share four children as part of a blended family.
The current political climate inspired me to run for office. The Green Party's platform and vision match my passion for change. I look forward to a world that is less tribal and more welcoming to alternative life situations. While I support the freedom to follow any religion, I live a secular life. I also support my friends and family who are part of the LBGTQ+ community.
I see 2020 as an opportunity to make change that is best for our future generations.