Laurin Middle School

Bio: I have been teaching 5th grade at Laurin for almost 20 years now! I love this school, and it’s our students and their families that make it such an incredible place. Connecting current learning to future success is my favorite part of teaching, and seeing my students grow into successful adults is awesome! I love teaching and seeing students learn Math, as it’s incredible to observe how they decide to solve problems and attack challenges. When not teaching, I love playing outside with my wife, our three children, and our trouble-making boxer dog Princess Buttercup. Cooking and eating also hold a great deal of interest to me, and I love to try foods from around the world. When on the island of Santorini, a local islander pointed at me and said “Greek!” and I decided it must be true, so I enjoy cooking Greek food in particular.