I began teaching at Chapel Hill in 2012. I teach Principles of Agriculture, Horticulture, Advanced Plant Science Vet Med, and Discovery Ag.  Additionally I am one of the FFA advisors at Chapel Hill and oversee the Jr. FFA Program. 

My roots in agricultural youth organizations run very deep. I grew up participating in FFA and exhibited market lambs and Shorthorn cattle up to the state and national levels. I also exhibited hogs, steers, goats, breeding sheep and broilers at my local county show. I was very involved in the Texas and American Jr. Shorthorn associations and served as TJSA president and on the AJSA Junior Board. I attended TAMU-Commerce and became involved in Collegiate FFA, eventually serving as a State Collegiate FFA Reporter. Prior to beginning my teaching career I worked for a small chain feed store as a feed sales representative as well as for a Shorthorn cattle breeder conducting herd inventory, registration, and production sale management. I’m also very involved with my family’s farm. I try to bring my past leadership and industry experiences to the classroom to share with students. 

I am very involved with my family’s farm in Celina, TX. My 2 brothers and their familys, my parents and myself run a 300 acre farm where we raise local, natural, and organic vegetables, grassfed lamb, pastured poultry, laying chickens, and bees for honey. We sell primarily to farm-to-table restaurants in the DFW area as well as to retail customers and at farmers markets. This experience allows me to bring some unique experiences to my students about a niche market in the agricultural sector. I also have two dogs- A Border Collie named Java and an Australian Shepherd named Lehti. 

When I’m not ag teaching, I’m usually at the family farm. I enjoy raising sheep and cattle and still spend a lot of time around the stock show industry (aside from my time at stockshows with students). I also enjoy going to Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and FC Dallas games. Another thing I really enjoy is exploring new towns and trying new restaurants.