I was born in St. Louis, Missouri, but soon after, my family moved to Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, where my father received his first pastoral call at Zion Lutheran Church. Six years later, we returned to St. Louis when he accepted a new call to serve at Blessed Savior Lutheran Church. I graduated from Lutheran High School North in St. Louis and went on to pursue my passion for teaching and music at Concordia University Wisconsin, where I earned a degree in K–12 Music Education. Family is central to my life. I enjoy spending time with loved ones in St. Louis and going on walks with my fiancée, Elizabeth, and her dog, Louise. I am truly excited to be part of this incredible faculty and to have the daily opportunity to share the love of Jesus with our students.