Position: Math teacher (Alg. II/Pre-Calculus/Calculus) and student council advisor

Hometown (High School): Effingham, Ill. (Effingham High School)

College/University (Degree): Eastern Illinois University (Bachelors)

Years at Central High School: 41

Favorite thing about Central High School: The size of the student population makes the school seem like a small community/family of its own. That makes Central a comfortable and safe place to teach.

Why you got into teaching: My 4th grade teacher made such an impact on me that I wanted to be a 4th grade teacher. When I got to high school, my algebra I teacher (Mr. Halfar) changed my mind and in turn changed the course of my future.

High school activities/groups/clubs/sports: Band, French Club, GAA

Favorite subject in school: Math

Favorite teacher: Mrs. Tolliver

Favorite snack: Life Saver Gummies or Popcorn

Favorite book: Lord of the Flies

Favorite activity away from school: Reading, going to Cubs games

Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs

Something unique: Central is the only school at which I have taught.