Greetings Gladiators! I am proud to be the principal of Garside Jr. High School and enjoy working with the staff and students who brighten the halls of our school. I encourage parents and guardians to get involved with the Garside Community by attending school games, special family nights, concerts, and volunteering with special events, duties and field trips. I look forward to a productive year filled with learning for our students. I have an open door policy, if you would like to contact me regarding concerns, suggestions or ideas, please call 799-4245 x4100.

As a native of Las Vegas, I am a product of the Clark County School District. I graduated from Durango High School, earned my Bachelor of Arts at Saint Martin’s College, and received my Master of Education from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. As a teacher, I taught mathematics in grades six, seven, and eight. I coached boy’s basketball each school year as well. Prior to my arrival at Garside, I had the pleasure of working with the wonderful students, staff, and community of Fremont Middle School and subsequently Canarelli Middle School. I have a great deal of enthusiasm, love, and respect for education, kids, and athletics. In addition to my service as an administrator, I find the most joy and happiness in the three fundamental keystones of my life – my wife, my five children, and my faith.

I was born and raised in Douglas, Arizona. After receiving my bachelors degree in education from Western New Mexico University, I returned to my hometown to teach for 14 years. I have a master's degree in elementary education and Administration from Northern Arizona University. I came to teach for the Clark County School District in the Fall 1996. I taught ELL for 4 years then received an appointment into administration as Dean of Students for Charles I. West Middle School. This is my third year as Assistant Principal at Garside Junior High School. I am currently the administrator over curriculum and testing. I have enjoyed working for the Garside School Community and being bilingual (spanish speaker) it has allowed me to communicate with our large growing Hispanic population. We have a great bunch of students here at Garside and we hope to have the parent support and participation to ensure their success.

Hello Gladiators, parents, and friends. I am truly elated to get the opportunity to work with such a wonderful staff and student body here at Garside JHS. I was born and raised in Danville, VA. In 1977, I joined the Air Force and retired in 1997 at Nellis Air Force Base. Valley High School hired me as a math teacher in August 1997. That is where I picked up the phrase, "you are the best!" This was Mr. Montoya's (Principal of Valley High School) favorite phrase to describe his students. In 2004, I was hired by Spring Valley H.S. as a dean. The staff and students at both Spring Valley and Valley were absolutely wonderful. In order to get middle school experience, I joined Garside JHS in August 2007. The staff, students, and parents here are outstanding. I have an A.A in Airway Science, B.A. in Secondary Ed., a M.A. in Organization Management, M.A. in Education Administration, and a diploma in Biblical Studies. I am here to serve. If I can be of help in anyway, please feel free to contact me at 799-4245, ext. 4501. Thanks,

"In all ways remember that... you are the best!"

"We are the sculptors of today's children for tomorrow's world."

(John L. Staples)

I am happy to be a member of the Garside Administrative team and Gladiator family!!I have been a special education teacher for the past 22 years. I have taught in Virginia, Tennessee, Arizona, and Nevada. Since I arrived in Las Vegas, I have taught at Keller Middle School, Western High School, and I just came from Desert Pines High School where I taught resource and inclusion Health/Careers for the previous 6 years. Education is my passion. I believe it is the key to changing lives and bettering our community. As a Dean of Students, I can assure you that I will do everything possible to continue making Garside the best middle school in Clark County. Please feel free to stop by my office or call me if you have any concerns. I look forward to meeting each of you.