Bob began his career as a Teacher Corps intern in the inner city of Des Moines, Iowa, and earned a Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Drake University. Following that experience, he taught in a Free School and was a founding member of a private school in Fort Collins, Colorado. Bob has been with Sedona Charter School since its inception in 1995, where he served as the Lower Elementary Principal Educator for 23 years. Currently, he assists children with reading and math through the Title I program. Outside of his educational work, Bob enjoys playing the cello, gardening, riding horses, and embracing life to the fullest.

Federal status: Highly Qualified K-8 Teacher

Montessori qualifications: American Montessori Society certified for ages 6-9. Trained through CMTE/NY

Arizona certifications: Standard Elementary, K-8

Endorsements: Reading Specialist and Structured English Immersion, K-12