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What is your favorite thing to do around town?
Tubing on the Puntledge River
Are you more of a morning person or a night person and why?
Definitely a night person, but I am trying to change that and become a morning person so I can get up early before work and fit running into my regular routine.
What is something you're passionate about?
I love watching sports. I'm currently excited about the Toronto Blue Jays through the month of September and (hopefully!) into the playoffs in October. I went to a game this summer in Toronto with my family.
What is something good that happened to you this week?
I got to meet all the new students at Isfeld Secondary I have the privilege of teaching this year.
What show or shows do you watch religiously?
Curb Your Enthusiasm, The Office, Squid Game
If you could visit any place in this world, where would you go and why?
I'd love to visit Iceland and check out the many volcanoes, waterfalls, and hikes.
What is something you wish you could change in today's world?
There is too much negativity, disrespect, and not enough common courtesy. I wish we would look out for one another more, instead of constantly competing against each other. Life is too short to be unhappy!
What are some little things that bring happiness into your everyday life?
My wife, Marissa, and dogs (Jasper - Border Collie Lab mix, and Charlie - Bernese Mountain Maremma sheep dog mix) bring me great joy.
Where were you born? Where did you grow up?
Kelowna, BC x2
If you were any superhero, who would you be, and why?
The Flash (because I love to run)
What is something you’re most knowledgeable about?
I know quite a bit about travel booking. In another life, I would be a travel agent, so I could always be exploring the world and call it 'work'.
What do you do for a typical night out with your friends or family?
Wing night (Thursday), twilight golf (less $), or going to the movies (mostly for the popcorn)
What is your most random, silly childhood memory?
I once ate ten slices of chocolate cake at my grandma's house and then threw up in my parents car on the way home. My parents were not pleased!
We’re at a restaurant and you find a hair in your food, how do you react?
Remove the hair and stay calm. I trust my immune system.
What was your first job?
Dishwasher in a restaurant
Have you ever met anyone famous?
Michael Buble
What are you reading right now?
The Power of Our Words - Teacher Language That Supports Students
What’s on your bucket list?
Teach in a different country. Live abroad through a teaching exchange program.
If you could be guaranteed one thing in life besides money, what would it be?
The health and happiness of my family, friends, and students. I care deeply about my people.
What’s one bad habit that you’re trying to get rid of?
Leaving my car keys at random spots around my house.
What’s one great habit that you’re really proud of?
I don't give up easily, and am an eternal optimist. As a teacher this means, I am very committed to helping my students succeed in and out of school.
What’s a compliment someone gave you that you still think about?
That I have a big heart.
Five years ago, what was your favorite band?
Coldplay, or probably several EDM groups (Tiesto, Alesso, Hardwell, SHM, Deadmau5)
What’s something you want to do in the next few years that you’ve never done?
Run an ultramarathon. I ran the Vancouver marathon this past May and finished in the top 15% with a time of 3 hrs 15 minutes and 20 seconds. I nearly passed out at the finished line, and was overwhelmed with fatigued, yet bursting with pride. I trained for 6 months prior and ran 1280 kms around Courtney and Comox averaging 50-75 km per week while teaching.
Do you collect anything, or did you ever?
Memories. I like to make albums of travel memories and adventures I've undertaking with my family, and friends. I think life is all about experiences, and the world is a very big place.