Position: Social Science teacher (World History, Civics, Psychology, AP U.S. History, AP Psychology), Head girls basketball coach, Head girls track coach, National Honor Society sponsor, Varsity Club sponsor, Outlet sponsor

Hometown (High School): Petersburg, Ill. (PORTA High School)

College/University (Degree): Illinois State University (Bachelors); University of Illinois-Springfield (Masters)

Years at Central High School: 20

Favorite thing about Central High School: The students

Why you got into teaching: To coach and be around kids

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Basketball, track, class President, Science Club, Psychology Club, Key Club (student council), yearbook

Favorite subject in school: Psychology

Favorite teacher: Mr. White

Favorite snack: Goldfish

Favorite book: Darcy's Story

Favorite activity away from school: Going to professional sporting events or musicals - any kind of entertainment

Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs

Something unique: I went to senior prom with my best guy friend from high school with ZERO thought of ever dating him and 25 years later, I'm married to him and have four children.