Education:

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Music Education, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee; Master of Education, Administration and Supervision, Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Relevant Work Experience:

Brian joined the Frameworks team with over thirty years of experience working in secondary education, twenty-two years in Middle School, teaching the first eight years in his home state of Wisconsin, and the last twenty-two in Florida. Brian is a certified trainer for Botvin LifeSkills® Training curriculum. He also served for four years as a peer evaluator for Hillsborough County Public Schools. He was able to connect with students as a band director, forming lasting relationships through working with students over multiple years of band. Promoting social and emotional learning skills has always been prominent in his interactions with students.

Why You Work at Frameworks:

I have always enjoyed getting to know my students and hearing them express themselves, and allowing them to realize they have a valuable voice. Education involves teaching the whole student and providing students the tools to navigate their emotions can allow them to develop more fully, have better relationships, and be more productive in school. Frameworks provides me with the opportunity to use my skills and years in the classroom to promote social and emotional learning to help the students in Hillsborough County to grow and be the best person they can.