Introduction

Welcome, 6th-grade students and parents, to the beginning of your middle school journey. As the year unfolds, I will learn more and more about your children. I feel it's important you know some about me.

Biography:

I have been working in North Bergen for 20 years. Throughout those years, I have been lucky to work all these years at Horace Mann. I am a graduate of New Jersey City University and a local kid of Hudson County.

I began teaching 5th grade at Horace Mann where I taught for 10 years. Leading into my 7th year of teaching the 6th grade, when it became departmentalized and I jumped at the opportunity to teach two of my favorite subjects when I was a student. My goal is to instill that love for Science and History that has stayed with me to this day.

Aside from teaching, I was the girls' basketball coach at Horace Mann for 10 years and was lucky enough to bring 4 championships to Horace Mann, which I take great pride in. I am a father of 3 children. My two oldest have completed their studies and continue to find their careers. My youngest will be a junior in High School and preparing herself to begin her college search. I share this information so that my students' parents know I understand the struggle of being a working parent, and I am committed to working with your children and yourselves to make our learning circle a success. 

I hope everyone has a great year, and if parents have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me through email. 

 

"Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world"- Nelson Mandela