I am currently in  my 20th year at Northern as an elementary guidance counselor.    In 1996, I obtained my graduate degree from McDaniel College in Counselor Education.  Prior to receiving my degree, I had worked in various settings with children including Abraxas' Secured Treatment Facility, Hoffman Homes' Treatment Center for children with social and emotional needs, as well as Philhaven's Wrap-Around Services program.

I have been married to my wife, Tara, for 20 years.  I have three boys, all of which attend elementary school.  I greatly enjoy watching and coaching my three sons, Noah (15), Aden (13) and Evan (10) on their baseball and basketball  teams.  In my spare time, I enjoy running.  I have participated in a number of races including 5k,10k, half-marathons and a full marathon.  I completed my first, and most likely, last marathon in October of 2009. 

I published book on adoption.   The book highlights the events that had taken place throughout the adoption process of my oldest son, Noah.  My intention writing the book, was to create a helpful and uplifting story to those individuals or couples considering adoption.  The name of the book is Adoption is a Loving Choice.