I earned a B.A. in Anthropology from the University of Tennessee, and after working as an Archaeologist for a brief time I transitioned from Archaeological work into the museum field. While working as curator of collections, I was asked to head the educational programming for my museum. It was during this time at the museum when I began graduate studies in business leadership at Tusculum College, was married, and adopted my oldest son. Not long after adopting my oldest, my wife and I knew we wanted something different for his education. We found CLA, a new school, as yet to open, holding summer informational meetings. After attending one of those meetings I volunteered to help in any way I could. I believed with my work in the museum field locally and in Nashville, and with my contacts from various art and instructional fields, I could be of use to the the school. A member of the board had other plans and contacted me about teaching. With much prayer and deliberation I came to teach at CLA in August of 2009, the first year of operation.

I love teaching at CLA. I am where God has sent me and truly feel this is a calling. I have the most amazing coworkers as well. In my time at CLA, I’ve seen my, now three sons mature physically and spiritually. I believe CLA is a huge part of their growth. CLA is doing an amazing work, and everyday striving to take that work farther and make it even better. I consider my self a lucky man to be able to have the coworkers I have, work with the families and students I am entrusted with, and know my own family is ministered to by CLA.

Outside of school I spend most of my time reading, playing with my boys, and looking for any excuse to be in the outdoors. I love spending time in God’s wonderful creation.