Where I'm From & Live

• Born: Mendota, IL

• Raised: Madison, WI

• Current: Chicago Suburbs

Education

• Undergraduate: Northwestern University, B.S.

• Graduate: National-Louis University, M.Ed.

Professional Experience

• 5th and 6th Grade Teacher, Teach For America*New Orleans

• Program Director, Teach For America* Los Angeles

• Founder & High School Principal, Gary Comer College Prep

• Chief People Officer, Noble Schools

• Talent Consultant & Advisor, Various Clients

• Co-Founder & President, OpenSeat (www.openseat.me)

• Chief of Schools, Opportunity Education (www.opportunityeduation.org)

Awards/Recognition

• ​Ryan Award (Nation's Top Principal)
• Leadership Greater Chicago, Class of 2012​​​

• Wife: Colleen; Married Since 2005​
• Kids: Addie (11), Patrick (9), Quinn (6)
• Dog: Izzy (14+)