I originate in Cheboygan, Michigan where I grew up on our family farm. My next stop was Central Michigan University where I earned both a B.S. in Education and a M.A. in English. I found myself in a small town called Breckenridge, Michigan for student teaching and I still have not left. I taught a variety of classes and grade levels at Breckenridge High School for 32 years. My two children, Isaac and Holly, also went to high school here, and both are now off pursuing their respective dreams. I love the small-town atmosphere of Breckenridge and have made many memories here.