I've been a middle school teacher in King City, California for the past 23 years with experience teaching grades 6-8 in every content area. I hold both multiple and single subject credentials and my interests include astronomy, anthropology, and world history. I was awarded an MA in Educational Technology and I love to dive deep into instructional design. I've been recognized as Teacher of the Year for Monterey County and been honored as a finalist for California State Teacher of the Year. In addition to being a CUE Lead Learner and Minecraft Trainer, I am a Google Innovator and co-author of the Unofficial Minecraft Lab for Kids and Unofficial Minecraft STEM Lab for Kids, both by Quarry Books and contributing author of Minecraft in the Classroom by Peachpit Press. I spend my free time rock climbing and travelling the world with my wife Audrey. I blog regularly about my adventures using Minecraft in my classroom to teach world history and literacy.