I have been teaching music for 14 years in public schools.  I am a graduate of Hartselle High School, Class of 2000 and attended the University of North Alabama where I studied percussion and music education.  After graduating from UNA with a Bachelor's in Music Education, I taught as a band director in Hartselle City Schools, Spain Park High School, 2 Middle Schools in Tuscaloosa City Schools, Escambia County Florida Schools, and Athens City Schools before returning to Hartselle.  My wife Kathryn and I have two children, Griffin and Claire.  When I am not teaching music or band, I enjoy spending time with my wife and children either at home or out experiencing God's creation in the great outdoors.