Where are you from?
Sandpoint, Idaho
What and where have you studied?
B.S. in Elementary Education - BYU
MEd in Educational Leadership - BYU
PhD in Educational Leadership - BYU
Where have you previously worked?
MTC as a Spanish Teacher and Alpine School District as an elementary school teacher and administrator
What is your current job title? Please describe what you do in that position.
I am the director of the School Leadership Program. I help in the recruitment, selection, preparation, and mentoring of future school and district leaders.
Why did you choose to work at BYU?
I love BYU's mission and aims. It's is extremely motivating to focus on helping people on their quest for perfection and eternal life.
What is your favorite things about the McKay School?
The McKay School is full of disciple-scholars who love the Lord, students, and education.
Growing up, what teacher inspired you the most? How?
My parents were extremely inspirational to me as disciples, educators, and leaders. They love people, love the Lord, and constantly ministered to others.
What accomplishment are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the family I've been blessed to have. My wife Sherrie is an inspiration and I am so proud of her and our five amazing children.
What do you regret not starting or doing when you were younger?
I wish I would have spent less time playing basketball and more time practicing the piano or learning a language.
What was the first career you dreamed of having as a kid?
Medical doctor
Best Halloween costume you have had?
California Raisin - Black garbage bag filled with toilet paper - easiest costume ever.
What stat for your life would you most like to see?
# of lives touched
What’s the most exciting thing you’ll do in 2024?
We have a son on a mission in Washington, DC, so seeing him off and helping him in his work will be the most exciting thing in 2024.
What would you rate 10/10?
The Book of Mormon - the Best!
What are you most likely to become famous for?
Being born on my birthday!
Do you collect anything?
I enjoy running, so I enjoy collecting the t-shirts or medals that come from different races.
If your entire life was a movie, what would the title be?
Wait! What?
If you could only eat one type of food for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Apple pie
What is your go-to weeknight meal?
Spaghetti with garlic bread and salad
What weird food combinations do you really enjoy?
I love mixing different types of cold cereals and then adding raisins, almonds, oats, and whatever else happens to look tasty.
Where could we find you on most Saturday mornings?
Running on the Murdock Canal Trail or hiking in the mountains.
Where is your favorite place to go on vacation?
Backpacking in the mountains or anywhere with my wife.
Would you rather spend a night out on the town or stay home inside with a book?
I'd rather spend a night in the mountains.
Your house is on fire, you have 3 minutes to grab 3 things. What are they?
My wallet, my car keys, and my scriptures.
What is one thing you can’t live without?
Prayer
What movie quotes do you use on a regular basis?
"I have just met you and I love you" - Dug from Up