I was born in Marietta, Ohio at the confluence of the Muskingum and Ohio Rivers. Marietta was the first permanent settlement in the Northwest territory (OH, IN, MI, IL and WI) and my elementary school, Harmar Elementary was actually built on the grounds of the old fort (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fort_Harmar).
I attended Ohio Wesleyan University and UNCC I have an older brother who is a pastor and a sister who is a hippy. One lives in Cincinnati and the other lives in Dayton. My parents are both retired teachers who spoil their grandchildren and still live in Marietta.
My wife, Beth, and I met in 8th grade social studies. NO LIE. Her last name was Halliday so we always sat next to each other. SO, take a look at who you're next to because you may end up marrying them! Beth taught Kindergarten for several years at Hawk Ridge before moving to Olde Providence.
I have twin 8th graders, Ashley and Dunbar, who both go to South Charlotte. My youngest son, Ewan (yoo-in), is going into the 5th grade at OP.
Interests and Hobbies:
Besides reading, I love being outdoors. We try to go fishing, bike riding, skiing, boating, shooting, 4-wheeling.... My favorite football teams are the Buckeyes, Steelers and Panthers. Soccer is also a passion of mine and I love Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Last year for my 40th birthday, my friend and I went to England and Wales for a week and watched 4 EPL games. Any chance I get, I like to get out and travel. I also enjoy cooking. It is a way for me to relax.
I attended Ohio Wesleyan University and UNCC I have an older brother who is a pastor and a sister who is a hippy. One lives in Cincinnati and the other lives in Dayton. My parents are both retired teachers who spoil their grandchildren and still live in Marietta.
My wife, Beth, and I met in 8th grade social studies. NO LIE. Her last name was Halliday so we always sat next to each other. SO, take a look at who you're next to because you may end up marrying them! Beth taught Kindergarten for several years at Hawk Ridge before moving to Olde Providence.
I have twin 8th graders, Ashley and Dunbar, who both go to South Charlotte. My youngest son, Ewan (yoo-in), is going into the 5th grade at OP.
Interests and Hobbies:
Besides reading, I love being outdoors. We try to go fishing, bike riding, skiing, boating, shooting, 4-wheeling.... My favorite football teams are the Buckeyes, Steelers and Panthers. Soccer is also a passion of mine and I love Manchester United and Bayern Munich. Last year for my 40th birthday, my friend and I went to England and Wales for a week and watched 4 EPL games. Any chance I get, I like to get out and travel. I also enjoy cooking. It is a way for me to relax.