I am originally from Vermont and earned my Bachelor of Arts degree from Gordon College, with concentrations in History and Political Science. I also hold a Master of Arts in Teaching degree from Quinnipiac University, with concentrations in Secondary Education (6-12) and Social Studies.

I have taught Social Studies for thirteen years, the past three at McGee's Crossroads Middle School. I have also taught in the Nash-Rocky Mount and Guilford County school systems, as well as internationally in Seoul, South Korea.

My wife, who is also an educator, and I live in Benson with our two children.