Don was born in Gillette, Wyoming. But grew up in Northern Colorado. After graduating from Fort Collins High School (Go Lambkins) he spent three years in the US Navy from 1997 to 2000. He returned to Colorado and received 3 Associate degrees in Business, Accounting, and Medical Billing and Coding from the Institute of Medical and Business Careers. He spent ten years in the Accounting and Finance world. After that time he felt that he needed to move into a new direction and decided to pursue a career in teaching. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with an influence in Special Education from The University Of Northern Colorado back in 2022. While receiving his education he spent a lot of time working in classrooms and resources rooms working with students of various ages and levels. Before moving to Billings, MT he taught fourth grade for 1 year at a K-8 charter school.
This is Don’s first year at Grace Montessori. He spent the last year and a half at Sunrise Montessori as the Lead Lower Elementary. He was drawn to the Montessori method of teaching due to its all inclusive nature and that students take more responsibility for their own learning. He holds a current Montana Teaching License, and is constantly looking for ways to improve his craft.
When not in the classroom Don loves to spend time with his Wife and Daughter Viola. Going to the Billings Studio Theater. Hiking and camping in the great outdoors. As well as traveling to and exploring other places in this great big world.