I have been working at Eden Valley High School since 2000 and have enjoyed every minute. Originally from Villard, I graduated from Moorhead State University with a degree in Life Science Teaching. I have also attained my Master's Degree in Curriculum from Saint Scholastica University. My wife is also a teacher in the EV-W school district and we have had a great time working, living, and teaching in Eden Valley.

As a science teacher I aim to develop students’ understanding of scientific inquiry, helping them visualize science as a process of asking questions about phenomena, conducting investigations to answer those questions, and building explanations based on evidence. I also aim to develop their enthusiasm for learning science and their ability to work together as a team to critically solve problems.

When I'm not in the classroom I'm usually busy coaching something.  In the winter I help the boys and girls basketball programs out by coaching the 8th grade teams.  In the spring I coach the varsity girls softball team.  In the summer I again help coach girls softball, coach my sons little league baseball teams, and play men's fastpitch softball.  I have three wonderful sons that enjoy a lot of outside activities and we are always looking forward to the next sports, hunting and fishing seasons. 

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