Raised in Cattaraugus County in what was the
tiny village of Limestone
(now a hamlet),
I grew up watching the Buffalo news and heard about Nichols for many years.
After graduating with a class of twenty one, I went off to pursue a degree in
history.
The next five years at Doane Stuart were
amazing. In addition to teaching a wide array of history courses in all upper
school grades, I served as the Dean of Students and coached a variety of
sports and clubs. After Doane Stuart I spent two years at The
Albany Academy in various capacities including teacher of history and
leadership studies, Dean of Students and director and dorm parent for their
small boarding program.
During a year away from teaching I spent some
time at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute as
their Graduate Admissions Coordinator. RPI is a brilliant place that
exemplifies excellence in everything it does. Despite both my wife and
I having great jobs in Albany, a tremendous professional opportunity for my
wife (a Rochesterian) gave us the chance we had been waiting for to return to
Western New York to be closer to family.
That is how my wife, our daughters and I came to
Buffalo. We love being back in WNY and are thrilled to be members of the
Nichols community.
The 2011-2012 school year will be my 5th at
Nichols and my 12th year of teaching in private schools. In addition to
teaching AP US history and Honors Ancient World History, I will serve as the
chair of the history department, advisor to the Mock Trial and Masterminds
teams and will chair the Student Conduct Committee.
Here's to another great year at Nichols!