Steve began his career as an educator in 1996 as a fifth grade teacher at Lexington Trails Middle School.  He has worked in a variety of educational settings at both the elementary and middle school levels, including special education.  Prior to being named Principal in 2015, Steve was a School Improvement Specialist at Horizon.  His wife, Marci, is a kindergarten teacher at Midland Trail Elementary in Kansas City, KS.  He has two daughters.  Malorie teaches at Mill Valley High School and Emilie is a student at K-State and will be a student-teacher in the spring.   Steve is an avid trail and ultramarathon runner and loves outdoor adventures.