Raised in Texas, I love spending time outdoors and enjoy traveling, cycling, backpacking, and canoeing with my wife. Professionally, I have worked as a public school educator for 31 years, including serving as an elementary school principal for the last 18 years until my retirement after the 2022-2023 school year.Photography is a personally expressive art form that enables me to tell stories that are important to me and, maybe, bring a bit of joy or wonder to those who view my photographs.— Curtis Stahnke