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   I was born in Robinson Illinois and graduated from there in 1965.  I was raised on a small farm between Robinson and Oblong.  I was the first of my family to go to college. My dad had 12 brothers and sisters and my mom had 15.  I attended Eastern Illinois University and graduated in 1969 with a BS in Education degree in Mathematics with minors in chemistry and physics.  I love history and with just 2 more courses I could have taught that too. I taught mathematics and computer sciences for 35 years in the Villa Grove School district.  While at Eastern I met my wife, the former Susie Jones.  We have been married 46+ years.  We have two children.  Our daughter Megan and husband Jason have 3 children and son Ben and wife Jessica have 1 child and are expecting another.  I have been retired from teaching for 10 years and miss the daily contact with the students.  I have been a photographer for 43 years and have enjoyed that profession very much.  I had the honor of taking my 41st consecutive VG school graduation this year.

CIVIC ACTIVITIES

     We are members of the Villa Grove United Methodist church and I am presently Chairman of the Administrative Council.  I have served as president of the Villa Grove Educational Association and was part of negotiating our first contract with the district.  I have been a Cub Scout Leader, belong to Rotary and Lions Club and have been president of each.  Currently I am a member of the Villa Grove Park Board.  I belong to the Douglas County Retired Teachers and was president of that group for four yeas.  While teaching I created and sponsored our Photo Club.  We had an average attendance of 40 members over a 25 year period.  I always felt I was a better teacher when I knew and understood my students both in  class and outside.  I have coached softball for 25 years.  13 years were  as an assistant coach at Villa Grove High School.  I then coached or assisted travel softball for the least 12 years.  I have coached ages 12-18.

 


 

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