I am so privileged to be the principal at Walnut Elementary this year! My wife Sara, our children Clara and Noah, and I are very excited to be back in Emporia, and be part of the tremendous educational community here.  We look forward to getting to know you, and your family.  Please know that you are welcome to visit Walnut through our excellent website or here on campus to see the extraordinary work done by our tremendous staff.  Be sure to stop in the office to introduce yourself when you come by so we can become better acquainted. 

Educational Background:

B.S.E in mathematics from Emporia State, 2000

ESL Certification from Kansas State in 2002

MASL from Benedictine College in 2007

Personal goals in 2007:

Become well-acquainted with the Walnut community.

Become well-acquainted with the curriculum at all grade levels.

Positively support the education of every Walnut student to his/her fullest potential.

Personal interests:

Spending time with my family, reading, home improvement projects.