Position: Art, Biology, Publications, Tech Apps teacher

Hometown (High School): Cabery, Ill. (Tri-Point High School)

College/University (Degree): Olivet Nazarene University (Bachelors)/Olivet Nazarene University (Masters)

Years at Central High School: 25

Favorite thing about Central High School: Sense of family

Why you got into teaching: My favorite teacher told me I'd be good at it, so I followed his advice.

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Volleyball, basketball, track, softball, band, choir, theater, student council, National Honor Society, Math Team, junior engineering/technology/science team, yearbook staff, class officer, Scholastic Bowl, Who's Who Among American High School Students

Favorite subject in school: Art

Favorite teacher: Mr. Hitchens

Favorite snack: Popcorn

Favorite book: Too many good ones from which to choose

Favorite activity away from school: Listening to live music and singing karaoke

Favorite sports team: Chicago Bears

Something unique: I can wiggle my ears.