This will be my second year teaching at South Caldwell High School.  I spent 25 years teaching at Granite Falls Middle School, but decided it was time to try something new.  I am a National Board Certified Teacher in Early Adolescent Science, and I earned my master's degree in Middle Grades Education in 2008.  I have taught Math, Science, and Social Studies in 7th and 8th grades.  This year I'm excited to be teaching  Physical Science and Forensic Science. I met my wife at GFMS and have been married for 18 years.  We have two children who attend South Caldwell High School, and one who attends college.  My personal motto is, "You may be whatever you strive to be", a quote from General Stonewall Jackson.  This is the philosophy I bring to my classroom.  Failure is never an option...all students are expected to strive to be their best.