Making A Difference 

In each and every one of us,
there is something very special.
We have all been gifted with the ability
to make a positive difference.

If we are fortunate enough
to fully accept and acknowledge that gift,
we gain the optimism -- the power -- to shape the future.

O.W. Huth: Head Coach 7th Girls Basketball Team (IESA 2017 Regional Champions), Head Coach 7th & 8th Girls Volleyball Teams (2016 & 2017), P.E. Team Lead (2018-Present)

Hobbies -  Traveling, biking, fishing, playing Magic the Gathering and spending time with my family.

Family - My lovely wife Kelley(4th grade teacher of Joliet District #86) of thirteen years, and four wonderful kids; Natalie (25), Caitlin (18), Mia (15), and Nathan (12).

Favorite Sports Teams: San Francisco 49ers, Alabama Roll Tide, & Chicago Cubs

Favorite Food: Pizza, Steak, Pierogies, Fish, Chinese Food, & Chocolate

Other Schools - Head Coach Boys & Girls Freshmen Volleyball at Joliet Central H.S. since (2013- Present)

Philosophy - I believe Physical Education is the most important class they will have at O.W. Huth Middle School. My responsibility as a Physical Education teacher are, to show them the principels of F.I.T.T and how to apply it for the rest of their lives.I firmly believe all of my students are special and posses a wide variety of talent and skills.It is my mission to expose my students to a wide variety of activities, as to encourage him, or her, to discover and enhance these skills and academic knowledge of fitness as well as health.  

Accomplishments - Athletic Director Union School 2009-2015 (2015 IESA for School Sportmanship Award)

                            Track & Field Coach 2010-2015 (went down state IESA four out of five years)

                             Union School Girls Volleyball Head Coach 2009-2015 (Regional Championship game 3 consecutive years) 

                             O.W. Huth 7th Grade Girls Basketball Head Coach (Regional Champions 2017)

                              Jump Rope for Heart & Hoops for Heart Coordinator from 2008-2015. 

                              S.O.A.R.S Coordinator at YMCA 2012-2014.