1. Mr. Swords A Quick Life History

2. I joined the US Army after I graduated from high school.

3. After the Army, I enrolled in Oakland Community College and earned an associates degree.

4. After OCC, I transferred to Oakland University where I earned my bachelor’s degree and teaching certificate in 1997. I was hired by Warren Consolidated Schools shortly after and have taught at Cousino ever since. Later, I went back to Oakland University to earn my masters degree. Since then I’ve also earned another 33 credits in various education classes.

5. I’m a huge Lions fan (I’m also a fantasy football nerd).

6. And an even bigger Tiger fan

7. I coached softball at Cousino for 9 years.

8. I coached wrestling for three years

9. Got married in 2003.

10. Aiden (now 6) Collin (now 4) We had two boys. Aiden (now 7) and Collin (now 5).

11. And this is Lillian who just turned 1 in August of 2013.

12. Aiden Collin Lillian Mother -in-law

13. Shelby (our Lab/Pit mix)