Darin was hired by the North Branch Area Public Schools in April of 2013.  Prior to being the Director of Technology at NBAPS, he has spent the last 20+ years in various school districts including Lakeville Area Public Schools, Princeton Public Schools, and Cambridge-Isanti Public Schools.  

Darin grew up and was raised in Ada, MN  Upon high school graduation he attended and played basketball at the University of Minnesota-Crookston and Valley City State University.  Darin graduated from VCSU with a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education in 1995.  Darin also received his masters degree in Learning Technology from St. Thomas University in 2008.