I have been teaching mathematics at Hellgate since 1986.  A native of LaMoure, North Dakota, I earned an undergraduate degree from Jamestown College with majors in Mathematics and Biology.  Post-graduate work includes time at the University of North Dakota culminating in a Master’s Degree in Secondary Education Curriculum and Instruction awarded from the University of Montana.  I have taught virtually all courses in the secondary mathematics curriculum and currently teach  Algebra 1 and IB Applications and Interpretion Year 2.   I am the Mathematics Department Chair, a Varsity Assistant Football Coach and the Head Boys and Girls Track Coach.