Raised in Cattaraugus County in what was the tiny village of
Limestone
(now a
hamlet),
I grew up watching the Buffalo news and have heard about Nichols for many
years. After graduating at the head of 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 2009-2010 school year will be my third at Nichols and my tenth 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 sit on the Student
Conduct Committee.
Here's to another great year at Nichols!