Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career/accomplishments. What do you love most about what you do?
The most effective teachers build and develop relationships to drive performance. Art is my passion and I love seeing the kid’s creativity.
Q: What are a couple of your favorite restaurants or breweries in our community?
Woody’s, The Golden Mill and The Olive Garden.
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
Have been teaching at Golden High School for 20 years. My dad had a barber shop in downtown Golden, Del’s Tonsorial Parlor which is still in the community.
Q: What is one of your favorite hiking or biking trails?
I love to road bike and one of my favorites is a 3 day trip: Golden to Winter park to Grand Lake to Lyons. I also love to backpack.
Q: What advice would you give to yourself 10 years ago?
Don’t lose your sense of humor.
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
My dad’s shop, Foss, growing up with my dad’s business in Golden.
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
Golden High School traditions like the hand jive, celebrating 150 years old, the oldest high school. Golden is known for the outdoors.
Q: What is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I like to watch Hallmark Christmas movies and my favorite show is the Andy Griffith Show.
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My students and my colleagues. I still have the longing to learn.
Q: Finally, what 3 words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Togetherness, Acceptance, Being at ease/comfortable.
