I am married (to Robbie) with three children (all girls – Inger Marie, Bonnie, and Ansley) and feel they are my most important responsibility.  This carries over into teaching, however, as the students I teach become my own.  They know at the beginning of the year that I treat them no differently than I do my own children (which means sometimes they’ll like me; sometimes they won’t).  I believe these students have tremendous potential and have high expectations.  I have found that people generally perform at the level expected of them, and I expect great things. 

The students in my class work from the time they enter the classroom until the time they leave.  We have a lot to do in a short amount of time.  My goal is to do everything within my ability to prepare my students for what lies ahead, not only in education, but also in life.  Our classroom environment encourages students to be responsible, respectful, and to always do their best.