Education

• Johnsonville High School graduate, class of 2012
• B.S. in History from Francis Marion University, 2016
• Certified in Middle and Secondary Social Studies
• Master of Arts in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix, 2021

Teaching Experience

• 2026-2027: 10th year as an educator
• 8th Grade South Carolina History at JMS, August 2017 - present
• 7th Grade World History at JMS, March 2017 - May 2017
• Social Studies Department Chair, 2023 – 2026
• 8th Grade Department Chair, 2026 - present
• 2025-26 JMS Teacher of the Year
• Head Coach, Academic Challenge Team

Teaching Philosophy

• History is about people and stories, not just names and dates.
• Evidence and context matter.
• Critical thinking begins with asking good questions.
• Every student can think critically and reach reasoned conclusions, even when they disagree.
• Every student can learn something new every day.

Professional Specialties

• American political history
• United States government
• Comparative government
• Civics
• SpongeBob references
• Bad puns
• Attempting to convert students into classical music fans

Athletics Experience

• Varsity football video coordinator, 2011 - present
• Varsity football announcer, 2021 - present
• Assistant varsity golf coach, 2020 - present
• Assistant varsity tennis coach, 2021 - present
• JMS Boys Basketball coach, 2017 - 2018
• JMS Athletic Director, 2023 - 2025
• JMS Assistant Athletic Director, 2021 - 2023, 2026 - present

Community

• Member and A/V staff volunteer, Rehobeth PHC
• Funeral Assistant, Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway
• Former member, vice president, and secretary of the Johnsonville Athletic Booster Club, 2015 - 2017, 2018 - 2022