Originally from Sturgis, South Dakota, I made my way to Jacksonville, Florida via Great Bend, Kansas. I ran track and cross country on scholarship at Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas and the University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL. As a distance runner, I achieved multiple all American honors in both the NJCAA and NAIA ranks. I graduated from college in December of 1987 and began my teaching/coaching career in January 1988. I have taught and coached at the high school level for most of my 33 years. I am very excited to be a part of the West Port Wolf Pack family!