I began my career in education in the early 80’s teaching and coaching at the middle school and high school level. I gained experience working with diverse students as a teacher, as a professional technical club advisor, and coach. After 13 years of teaching and coaching I made a transition to Law Enforcement where I served in a growing metropolitan police department for over 10 years. During this time, I served as juvenile detective, SRO, Idaho POST instructor, and Metro SWAT Team member. After many enjoyable and rewarding years, I realized my training and skills could be used more effectively by engaging youth within the school community and working more closely with families as an educator. I accepted a position with the West Ada School district as a middle school assistant principal and later moved to a large high school where I served in this capacity for eleven years. In 2018 I accepted the position as Superintendent of Cascade School District and served as their Superintendent for the next 3 years. As superintendent of a rural school district, I have had the opportunity to lead important and necessary changes which have resulted in continuous academic achievement, improved staff morale, financial stability for the district, and a greater community trust. July 2022, I accepted the position as Superintendent of the Bruneau Grand View School District, Idaho. I am excited to continue my journey serving public school families in rural Idaho. I have always believed that the school is the community, and the community is the school. In rural schools this can be seen and experienced. I believe the heartbeat of America is still found in rural communities, where I’m proud to serve.