Project Lead the Way Instructor North High School (August 2016 - Present)

  • Master Teacher: Project Lead the Way 
  • Principles of Engineering
  • Introduction to Engineering Design
  • Develop Middle School Engineering Curriculum
  • Implementing PLTW Launch in Feeder Schools
  • ​Develop Robotics curriculum and coursework for State of Indiana
  • 2017 PEF Technology School of the Year
  • 2019 PLTW National Outstanding Educator
  • ​Lead Presenter of 3D Printing in Education
  • ​​Author of 3D Printing Made Simple for Education available in January 2017
  • 2018 Evansville Area PTSA Teacher of the Year
  • 2019 PTSA Lifetime Achievement
  • 2020 Outstanding Educator of the Year Finalist
  • ​2021 Indiana All Star Teacher
  • ​2022 Vanderburgh County Teacher of the Year
  • 2023 McDonald's Outstanding Educator
  • 2024 Ace Educator of the Year
  • 2024 PLTW National Outstanding Educator
  • ​2025 Indiana University Jacobs Educator Award
  • 2025 Indiana University Armstrong Teacher Award

Project Lead the Way Instructor Cedar Hall K-8 Community School (June 2013 - August 2016)

  • 2015 PEF Technology School of the Year
  • Teacher: Gateway to Engineering
  • Principal Designee
  • Positive Behavioral and Intervention Support Team
  • Leadership Team Member
  • PBIS Exemplary Classroom
  • Instructor 3D Printing: Highland and Scott Creativity Camps (Summer 2015)
  • Teacher: Community Service and Leadership
  • Boy’s Junior Varsity Basketball Coach
  • Boy’s Track Coach
  • Data Team Member
  • 2016 Outstanding Educator of the Year Finalist

STEAM TAP Mentor (August 2012 - May 2013)

  • STEAM Mentor
  • Engineering instructor
  • McGary Middle School Leadership Team
  • Member of Learning Leadership Cadre
  • Integration of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math into entire school curriculum 
  • Development of an engineering education program for students
  • Responsible for integrating Project Based Learning
  • Provide educational support for teachers throughout the school
  • Blended Learning Development 
eLearning Coach (August 2011 - May 2012)​​
  • Responsible for overseeing 1:1 initiative
  • Developed a Cadet Teaching program for students
  • Data Team Developer
  • Responsible for eLearning Professional Development
  • Member of Learning Leadership Cadre with Brown University
  • Principal Designee
  • Presented at EVSC Summer eLearning Conference
  • PBIS Team Member
  • Digital Citizenship Development
  • Responsible for iPad integration at K-5 level
  • Flipped Classroom Development
  • Blended Learning Development
Project Lead the Way Instructor and Principal Designee – Harwood Middle School/Cedar Hall - (August 2007 – May 2011) 
  • Data-Wise Team Member
  • Data Development Leader
  • Assisted with Early College High School enrollment
  • Assisted with New Tech Institute enrollment
  • ISTEP Coaching
  • Equity Cohort II Member
  • Public Education Foundation grant for $680
  • Interim Assistant Principal (2008 – 2009)
  • Lighthouse Program Developer/Director
  • Boys Basketball and Football Coach
  • Leader in Project Lead the Way Pre-engineering Curriculum
Information Technology Instructor and Assistant Football Coach (July 2005 - August 2007)​
  • Instructed: IT Essentials, Cisco Networking Academy, Web Design, and Project Lead the Way courses in Pre-engineering
  • Developed district-wide Project Lead the Way program
  • Co-developer of dual credit and articulation agreements with local community colleges in the tri-state area
  • Assistant Football Coach
  • Interim Head Football Coach
  • Computer and Technology Coordinator of the High School
Project Lead the Way Instructor– Harwood Middle School - (August 2001 – July 2005) 
  • Introduced Project Lead the Way Pre-engineering program
  • EVSC Middle School Technology Curriculum Team Member
  • Selected to develop cross-curricular activities for the State of Indiana in the field of Technology (T.E.C.C.A.)
  • School to Work Grant for $15,000
  • Boys Basketball, Football, and Track Coach
  • Leader in Project Lead the Way Pre-Engineering Curriculum
  • Faculty Cabinet Chair