Education
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Master of Arts in Coaching Sport Performance
June 2015
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Spanish; Minors: English, Mathematics
April 2013
Universidad de Cantabria,
Santander, Spain
Spanish Student 2011
Mona Shores High School
Muskegon, MI
May 2008
Kalamazoo, MI
Master of Arts in Coaching Sport Performance
June 2015
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Arts
Major: Spanish; Minors: English, Mathematics
April 2013
Universidad de Cantabria,
Santander, Spain
Spanish Student 2011
Mona Shores High School
Muskegon, MI
May 2008
Interests
Traveling
I caught the traveling bug at a young age and cannot wait for my next experience. In college I was blessed to spend a summer along the northern coast of Spain. I learned so much more here than I ever believed possible, and not only about the Spanish language and culture. I discovered so much about myself as I spent time alone and with classmates in a completely new environment. Weekend trips brought us to various cities within the country as well as France and Italy. Summer 2016 I had the privilege of another amazing experience in Costa Rica with 36 amazing students from Kalamazoo Christian High School. Learning through interacting with new people in a new culture is so rewarding .Most recently I traveled to Europe with 32 excellent high school students from Belleville High School and visited 5 countries over 10 days! I would encourage every person to make time to travel, as it will open your eyes to so many new things!
Sports
I am an avid sports fan, and cannot get enough. I have been fortunate enough to have coached both basketball and baseball, from middle school through the collegiate club level. I have also been a registered basketball official and baseball umpire and worked at a variety of levels including high school. My favorite teams are the Chicago Cubs (MLB), Detroit Lions (NFL) and Detroit Pistons (NBA). Currently I coach Varsity Baseball at Cousino HS, JV Boys BAsketball at Warren Mott HS and 8th grade football at Beer MS. Prior to that I coached cross country, basketball and baseball at Belleville HS.
Reading
Literature is one of my best friends and a perfect escape out of the daily struggles and stresses we all face. Please see the Recommended Reads page to find out more.
I caught the traveling bug at a young age and cannot wait for my next experience. In college I was blessed to spend a summer along the northern coast of Spain. I learned so much more here than I ever believed possible, and not only about the Spanish language and culture. I discovered so much about myself as I spent time alone and with classmates in a completely new environment. Weekend trips brought us to various cities within the country as well as France and Italy. Summer 2016 I had the privilege of another amazing experience in Costa Rica with 36 amazing students from Kalamazoo Christian High School. Learning through interacting with new people in a new culture is so rewarding .Most recently I traveled to Europe with 32 excellent high school students from Belleville High School and visited 5 countries over 10 days! I would encourage every person to make time to travel, as it will open your eyes to so many new things!
Sports
I am an avid sports fan, and cannot get enough. I have been fortunate enough to have coached both basketball and baseball, from middle school through the collegiate club level. I have also been a registered basketball official and baseball umpire and worked at a variety of levels including high school. My favorite teams are the Chicago Cubs (MLB), Detroit Lions (NFL) and Detroit Pistons (NBA). Currently I coach Varsity Baseball at Cousino HS, JV Boys BAsketball at Warren Mott HS and 8th grade football at Beer MS. Prior to that I coached cross country, basketball and baseball at Belleville HS.
Reading
Literature is one of my best friends and a perfect escape out of the daily struggles and stresses we all face. Please see the Recommended Reads page to find out more.
Family
I hold my family close to my heart, and my friends are family to me. I was raised by two outstanding parents Ross and Amy, and grew up with an older brother Adam. I also love spending time with my wife Scarlet, who is also an educator.