Biology Teacher; Assistant Cross Country Coach; Co-Head Track Coach
I came to Marist in 1999 after my wife served for 15 years in the U.S. Navy Medical Corps. We met in Washington D.C., married and went to Japan for 4 years, returned to San Diego, and wound up on Whidbey Island, WA. I knew, after having taught in both public and private schools, that the smaller, homier feel of a private school was right for me. The move to Eugene was a perfect one for our family: I got to teach and coach at a college prep school, our boys were able to go to a Japanese immersion school and continue playing Suzuki violin through the CMI program at the U of O, and my wife joined the Pediatric Department at PeaceHealth. In addition, I am an absolute track and field junkie and enjoy the many great events at Hayward Field.
Marist Catholic High School has been a wonderful experience for both me professionally and for our family. My son, Tyler, just graduated last year and grew in so many ways during his four years here and Joseph began his freshman year with great excitement. The staff has become a second family and I feel like my spirit, intellect, and body are fed by the community.
College Now Certified: AP Biology - LCC: General Biology: Survey of Biology (BI 101F, 102D, BI 103E)
Education:
I graduated from the University of Notre Dame in 1984 with a degree in Biology. I did graduate work and clinical research in biochemistry while in the USAF and began my teaching career in Potomac, MD.
While overseas with my Navy wife, I taught at a Department of Defense Dependents' School and picked up my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership through Troy State University in 1991.
I have also been USATF Level II certified as a coach in track and field and continue to learn through summer workshops, most recently in June, 2011 during the US Championships held here in Eugene. Contact me:
