Hopkins School District #270

Education Background

• Associate in Arts, Music Education, Golden Valley Lutheran College 82'
• Bachelor of Arts, Music Education, Augsburg College 85'
• Master of Arts, Curriculum and Instruction, University of St.Thomas 92'

Professional Background and Awards

• Who's Who Among American Teachers, 94, 97, 98, 04,06
• Currently in his 24rd year with the Hopkins Public Schools
• Orchestra Director - 1985 - 08
• Recipient of Orchestra Fellowship granted by State of Minnesota Department of Education 1992
• Recipient of Guitar in our Schools scholarship GAMA 1996
• Started the HHS Guitar Program in 1997 - First Class Guitar Program in Minnesota
• Recipient of $40,000 HEF Grant - 2008
• Started Music Technology Program in 2008
• Started Trap Club in 2005 - First High School Trap Club in Minnesota