I'm a woodworker and woodturner with a passion for teaching beginners.  I specialize in helping students understand what they need to know before they need it -- turning confusion into confidence and mistakes into learning moments.  I love problem-solving, especially when it leads to that instant when a student's eyes light up because something clicks.

My teaching style blends patience, foresight, and quick wit, using humor to create a relaxed, encouraging environment where people feel safe to learn.  I'm married, have three grown children and eight grandchildren, and I ground my work and my life in a daily study of God's Word.  Craftsmanship, faith, and investing in people are at the heart of everything I do.