About Matt:

I grew up in a small town in Kansas. I have family in both Kansas and Nebraska and during holidays or vacation times, I often go back to visit them. I have several years’ experience working in education and enjoy working with and getting to know students.

Hometown: Oberlin, Kansas

High School: Decatur County High School (DCHS)

College: Fort Hays State University and Kansas State University

Degrees:

• BSElementary Education
• MSAcademic Advising

Hobbies: Watching and playing sports, traveling, hiking, fishing, playing card games, spending time with family and friends.

Favorite Music: Country Music and Christian Music

Favorite Movie: My favorite movies are usually inspirational movies based on true stories.

Favorite Book: The Bible

Something not everyone knows about you: I spent around 7 years teaching English at a university in China.

Favorite Quotes:

“In spite of everything, I still believe that people are really good at heart.” Anne Frank

“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but a longing fulfilled is a tree of life.”

Proverbs 13:12

Best Advice for College Students:

• Go to class, get involved, take advantage of the resources that OSU provides, make the most of your time at OSU
• Try to keep in mind that everyone’s life journey is different.

Favorite OSU memory:

• Walking around the campus for the first time after interviewing for a job at OSU and later being hired by OSU.
• Playing Faculty/Staff softball in the summers.
• Meeting new students during orientation, getting to know them through the years, and then seeing them graduate.

Favorite Web Sites: YouTube and ESPN