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.
Food Service Director Elementary School, High School, Middle School
Technology Director Elementary School, High School, Middle School
I reign from Paullina, Iowa just next door to MOC-Floyd Valley. I have been teaching for over 30 years and love what I do! I am married to my high school sweetheart and farmer Patrick. We have 3 kids. Taylor is a Physician Assistant specializing in Cardiology from Lincoln, NE; Kyle owns his own hard floor cleaning business and dabbles in farming; Derek is a Junior at South O’Brien and very active in sports. We enjoy farm life with our Aussie Maya and Cat Mojo. Family fun includes side by side rides in the pasture, fishing, hunting, and usually farmwork! I love teaching students and seeing so many bright encounters of curiosity open up. Go DUTCH!
I have been with MOC-FV since 2006 and love this school district. I have a BA from NWC and a master’s degree in special education. I am also a coach with the track and field program. My husband Tony and I have three grown sons, 2 who are married: Tyler and Lizie, Kyle and Sarah, and Michael. We have a beautiful granddaughter, Raven. We love spending time with family. We follow the many Dutch activities and Raider athletics. We also love to travel anywhere by car, airplane, or motorcycle. I am an avid reader.
I grew up in northwest Iowa and graduated from Northwestern College in 2015 with a B.A. in Music Education. At MOC-Floyd Valley High School, I co-direct the Pride of the Dutchmen Marching Band, direct the 9th and 10th grade concert band, and direct Dutchmen Jazz I. I also teach our Dutchmen Jazz Lab, and spend time each week teaching middle school band lessons. Outside of school, I serve as an adjunct music professor at Northwestern College and teach private lessons at Dordt University. My wife, Rachel, and our four children are proud to be part of the MOC-Floyd Valley community, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve its students and families in music.
I spent the first 10 years of my life in Upstate New York, and ever since I have lived in Orange City, Iowa. I live with my wife Amanda (middle school choir) and our dog Margie. I graduated from Northwestern College in 2017 and have loved working at MOC- Floyd Valley ever since. Besides directing the middle school concert and marching bands, I enjoy assisting with our high school marching band every fall.
