I grew up in the small town of Prairie City and went to school in Bushnell.  I have my Associates Degree in Arts from Carl Sandburg College, and my Bachelors Degree in Arts Education from Western Illinois University.  I enjoy anything related to art or the outdoors.  I have a established comic book collection, and also enjoy going to the movies.  I live in Avon with my wife who teaches 6th and 7th Grade English ELA The town we live in.  We have 2 dogs and 2 cats, which are all spoiled rotten.  I also enjoy reading when I find the time, and not just comic books. I am a avid hunter and I do enjoy traveling as well.  My wife and I have many destinations on our bucket list of places we would like to visit.  Make sure to stop by the art room and see what we are creating!