I grew up on a small farm about an hour southeast of Kansas City. I have a brother and a sister. I went to a small high school where I played football, basketball, and participated in track. I played two years of college football at what is now Missouri State. I graduated from the University of Central Missouri with a BSE in social studies in 2002. I received my Master’s in Educational Administration in 2006 from UCM. I have fourteen years’ experience teaching and coaching in Missouri. I have taught physical education and social studies; while I have coached football, basketball, and track. I am married to my wife, Laura and have a dog, Milly. This will be my second year at St. Paul.