I started teaching in the UK at a secondary school in Southampton. After two years I moved to Arizona and took up a position at Highland Jr. High. This has been my home for the last 25yrs, teaching 7th and 8th grade boys and girls PE. I am currently the department chair and love bringing new games and ideas to my department. My goal is for students to be fit for a life time and find the love of movement in what ever way they can.
I am past president of Arizona Health & Physical Education and my zest for adventure gave me the theme idea of “Adventure, Seek It, Live It, Teach It” I lead by example and share my love of activities and adventures with my students. So in my free time I can be found Hiking, Rucking, Crossfit, Sky Diving, Mud runs to name a few. I have a HUGE passion for martial arts and personal self defense and also bring that to my students.
I was very humbled to be named Arizona middle school teacher of the year 2021 and SHAPE America Western District teacher of the 2023.