Meet Mr. Howd
It all began in 1977…okay, I’ll skip to the good stuff. I went to Genesee Schools in Genesee, Michigan for most of my life, and graduated Valedictorian in 1995. I attended the University of Michigan-Flint, and graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Chemistry.
After working with kids at my church, I went back to UM-Flint in 2000 for elementary education. I graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in elementary education, with a general science major, and minors in language arts and math. I also have a Master’s of Science degree in Educational Technology from Walden University. Here’s my Master’s degree professional portfolio.![]()
My first class was a third grade position at Haas Elementary School in the Genesee School District. In 2002, I took a 6th and 7th grade math and science position at Grand Blanc Middle School. In 2003, I transferred to McGrath to teach 4th grade, and the rest is history (and science and math…you know).
Outside of school, I love to read, hike, camp, check out the latest gadgets, and serve in my church, Mt. Morris Community Church. I am a deacon, the Junior Church Director, and a Junior High Youth Leader.
Oh, and one more last little thing, as of August 2, 2008, I’m married! My wife, Janae, is also a teacher. We honeymooned in Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada–the Canadian Rockies. Here is a presentation of some of our engagement pictures.



