A teacher, traveler, and Educational Technologist!

I believe in two things as a teacher: we are all capable of greatness, and there should be a reason behind everything taught and learned.  As such, my students can always expect my very best effort, and there will always be a reason for the things I present in class.  I have only ever taught middle school, so you can expect me to be fair, reasonable, and incredibly understanding.

I currently hold a Bachelor's Degree in English with an emphasis on creative writing, I have done graduate work in the area of English Composition, and I hold a Master's Degree in Educational Technology.  I have a deep passion for creativity: I have written a novel, I have published poetry, and I've even written and performed original music.  In my spare time (what there is of it), I enjoy traveling and spending time with my two boys and wife Michelle, playing soccer, and finding new ways to reach my students.

I began teaching in 1998 at Mira Loma Middle School, and I was fortunate enough to be able to learn a great deal from my parents who also taught there.  I transferred to the Murrieta Valley Unified School District in 2004, and I have taught at Warm Springs Middle School ever since.  This year, in addition to teaching 7th and 8th grade Language Arts, I will be teaching new courses I designed based on the National Educational Technology Standards for Students.  As educational technology has always been a passion of mine, I am excited to pass on my expertise to both students and colleagues in this area.