A twenty-one year teaching veteran of the public schools, Matt has taught elementary physical education in New York state for seven years and Colorado for fourteen years. He holds a masters degree in health education. Matt has coached JV baseball for his first seven years of teaching. He has served on numerous education committees including Colorado Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Currently he is the Coordinator for District 12 Physical Education teachers. Matt's interests include running marathons and attending sporting events, especially pro baseball games at Coors Field. Matt recently followed his passion for running by forming a 35 member youth cross country team, Westminster Road Runners, and competing in the CARA youth cross country league. Matt is married for 17 years and with his wife Diane has three daughters, all of which attended Cotton Creek elementary.