Education/Experience:
As a proud 1990 graduate of Silo High School, I am honored to have the opportunity to “give back” to my alma mater. Since graduating from Southeastern Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science in 2001, I obtained my Master’s Degree as a Library Media Specialist from East Central University in 2007. I have had twenty years teaching experience in third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, and sixth grade. This year I am beginning a new journey teaching Special Education Math for third, fourth, and fifth grade!
Family:
I am married to Stacy, my high school sweetheart. Stacy is a Durant Firefighter. We are blessed with three wonderful children...Brandon, Jimmy, and Logan. Brandon is a taxidermist and has two beautiful daughters, Amelia and Aiya, and a sweet boy, Breckon. We have a wonderful daughter- in- law, Adree, whom works as an aide in Silo Early Childhood. Brandon and Adree has a taxidermy business, BA Wildlife Studio! Jimmy has his own business, Transform Visuals, as a photographer/videographer. Logan is an aide in Silo Early Childhood and has two boys, Riggin and Sawyer. We have an awesome son-in-law, Marcus, whom works in the oilfield. Also, we have a little one that we keep quite often and her name is Haylor. We love them all very much!
Philosophy:
All children can achieve, if we (teachers, students, parents, and patrons) all believe! Every individual should strive to make a better tomorrow for our world, country, community, and themselves. I am teaching my children/students the importance of being productive citizens through modeling what I feel will be beneficial for our future. I believe my dedication to the teaching profession will produce active, responsible, trustworthy, and caring citizens who are ready to meet life's challenges in whatever path they choose.