A teacher’s heart, a coach’s steady hand,
Between the tech lab and the grass-stained field,
You build the future on this Pacific land,
With every lesson taught and plan revealed.
From Lynnwood’s rain to Seattle’s classroom light,
You guide the young through code and 3D frames,
Then pivot to the pitch, where colors bright
Mark the fast pulse of Sunday soccer games.
The chessboard waits—a quiet, focused space,
Where gambits rise and young minds learn to see;
You lead the club with patience and with grace,
From early moves to state-bound victory.
A traveler too, from Ghana’s warmth to here,
With Tammy and your sons by your side,
Capturing photos as the paths appear,
With a Local Guide’s deep sense of quiet pride.
Through HOA boards and summer’s busy plans,
A life of service, family, and play,
The world is wider in your capable hands
A mentor, father, leader of the day.