Greg Marquardt earned both his BA and MA at Southwest Texas State University. Both degrees concentrated in military history and German which led to unique perspectives and opportunities in education. He has many, many, many years of experience and teaches all four levels of German at Tivy. A love of traveling and teaching persuades him to travel with students to Germany as often as possible. Although he is eligible, he can't retire yet because education doesn't offer financial security. He is the author of Wingtip to Wingtip and loves to write, travel, read, and learn. Volunteering every season with AYSO keeps him busy.