I’m married, we have 3 kids, and we live in Alton. This is my 2nd year working as a para-educater in the High School. I love working with the kids in our room, they are a joy to be around.

I’m married to my husband Christopher Gonzales of 10 years. I have 2 girls. Lucille is 5 and in kindergarten. Laila is 2 and is wild and crazy. This is my first year at MOC-FV as a para.

Graduated from Wayne State College in 2017 with a Bachelor of Science in English Education.

Hometown: Clarinda, IA (Southwest Iowa)

Colleges Attended: Highland Community College / University of Iowa / Northwest Missouri State University / NWMSU is where I received my undergrad and masters degree

Family: I am married to my beautiful wife Molly and have 3 awesome daughters: Zoey, Beau, and Kemper

Hobbies: Sports, fishing, and the outdoors are my biggest hobbies

I began teaching in 2019. I went back to school after 12+ years as a contractor doing construction and remodel work and received my bachelors degree in Industrial Technology Education. I live in Orange City with my wife, Tammy, who also works at the high school as a special education paraeducator. We have two kids, James and Emma, and a dog named Jasmine. When I’m not making things or teaching students, I love being outdoors hiking, camping, cycling, backpacking, mountain biking, climbing, and basically anything else that gets me out into nature. I am also a leader for our local scout troop.

I grew up in Ethan, SD. I graduated from Northwestern College with a degree Elementary Education and endorsements in K-12 special education and coaching. I am also coaching freshman girls’ basketball at MOC-FV.

I graduated from South Dakota State University with my BA in Agriculture Education in 2016. I have been married to my husband for a year and half we enjoy spending time together outside with our dog, Charlie.