Tyler grew up in Granite Bay and attended the Eureka Union School District from kindergarten through eighth grade. After graduating from Granite Bay High School, he played football at Brigham Young University and served a two year church mission to Brazil. Tyler graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry and was inducted into the National Dental Honor Society (Omicron Kappa Upsilon). Upon graduation, he pursued his orthodontic residency at the University of Oklahoma. Tyler performed clinical research in dental school and residency, and has published work in various dental journals. Tyler and his wife, Sonya, returned to Granite Bay where Tyler partnered with his father to practice orthodontics. Tyler and Sonya have two children and are excited to have them beginning their career at the same EUSD schools Tyler knows and loves. Tyler is passionate about our schools and wants to collaborate with the administration and staff to see that all children have ample paths for success.