Age: 58

Address: 9990 Vervain Drive, Eden Prairie

Family: I am married to my wife, Patti, and have two children, John and Erica

Education: I hold a bachelor’s degree in education as well as a master’s degree in secondary education.

Employment: I have been a teacher for 33 years, 31 of those years have been spent teaching American government at Eden Prairie High School.

Government and volunteer experience: I have been teaching community education for 15 years in Eden Prairie.

Contact: steve@cwodforsenate.com, www.cwodforsenate.com, 952-470-4372

Why are you running for public office?

When I arrived here as a high school graduate, I got to be a part of the Minnesota Miracle, and I am forever grateful. After decades of teaching civic virtue, I want to put aside partisan gridlock, and find common ground so we can build the next Minnesota Miracle.

Why should residents vote for you?

Many of us are frustrated by the endless stalemate of politics as usual. I have spent over 30 years serving students and families from every possible background. I am ready to listen with and open mind, and I promise that I will always put people over politics.