Greetings!  I have been a teacher at Clear Lake Middle for several years now as this was my first job offer coming out of college.  Growing up in Garner, IA, I was familiar with the Clear Lake community and school district so I was excited to be teaching and living close to family.  My wife Heather and I have 3 boys and we live in Clear Lake. I am a graduate of NIACC in Mason City, IA, Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA, and earned a master's degree in Teaching and Learning from St. Mary's University, Winona, MN.  In 7th grade social studies we take an in-depth look into the world around us, while enhancing knowledge and skills in social studies through the use of technology, research, and student creativity.  Go Lions!