I was born in California and raised in Northern Nevada. I graduated from BYU with a bachelor's degree and later returned for a master's degree. I have taught in Nevada, Alaska. The Navajo Reservation and in Utah for over 35 years. My wife and I have been married for over 40 years and have 5 grown children and over 10 grandkids. I have coached football and basketball at the high school level for most of my teaching career. My hobbies are sports, reading and my grandkids.