Hello GPA Families.  This is my 7^th year as an administrator at Gordon Parks Academy and I am proud to serve as your Principal.  Our theme this year is “Blazing a Trail of Success” and I’m excited to have you participate with our staff as we blaze the trail to not only academic success but also success in life for our students.  As we engineer success for our students, we invite your participation as parents and students to join in this work.   

“It is easier to build strong children, than repair broken men”- Fredrick Douglas

Hello. I am excited about coming to work with you all at GPA! Currently, this is my 16th year in the district. I have had a wide range of opportunities to learn and grow, having started as a Para and AVID Tutor at Coleman, then teaching there for 7 years. After that, I spent 2 years as the Middle School Math Curriculum Specialist. Now, I am in my 5th year as AP, having been at Greiffenstein-Wells, Wilbur, and now at GPA. My wife and I have been married 17 years and she teaches High School Choir at South High. I have a Sophomore at NW and a 6th grader at Wilbur.

I am excited to be a part of the Gordon Parks Academy family and serve on the administration team. This is my third year at GPA and my 14^th year in the district. I earned my Doctorate in Educational Leadership, building leadership credentials, and a master’s degree in business administration from Baker University, and my bachelor’s degree was earned from Wichita State University. I look forward to a great year and please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.