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Born and raised in Portland, OR, Darren and his family recently moved to the Port Orchard area, back “home” for his wife. With a diverse background in Real Estate, Web Development, and Special Education, he has a passion for teaching and working with kids. Skateboarding and “tinkering” with electronics, specifically building high-speed Radio Control cars, are among his hobbies, in addition to family time working in the yard, exploring new parks, and being outside together.
GHA Tradition: I love the student-centered approach, supporting them through the material in an active and experiential way.
Neighborhood Spot: Any number of nearby parks, but I love the skatepark at South Kitsap Regional Park in Port Orchard, and the tiny train is a great feature!
Outdoor Activity: Hiking, cycling and skateboarding are my go-to activities, but I am always open to playing a game or a sport in sunny weather.
Place to Read: My favorite spot is anywhere quiet and in nature. A couple of my favorite spots which I don’t have access to on a daily basis, would be a hammock in my old back yard and early morning on the Oregon Coast.
Childhood Memory: Spending time with my Grandparents during my special, “Week at Grandma’s” every summer.
An independent private school in Gig Harbor Washington, Gig Harbor Academy is a coed school serving young minds from ages preschool through fifth grade and offering childcare and summer camp.