I am in my 18th year of teaching physical education at MICDS, 14 years as department chair. In addition to teaching classes I am also the director of fitness and athletic development. I am a certified athletic trainer through the National Athletic Trainer's Association as well as a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. My bachelor's degree is in Kinesiology (athletic training and education) from the University of Illinois. My master's is in secondary education from the University of Missouri-St. Louis.