Mr. Yerington grew up in Muscatine, Iowa. He attended Franklin Elementary, West Middle School and Muscatine High School.  Following graduation he earned his Associate of Arts degree from Muscatine Community College, then transferred to Iowa Wesleyan College where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. Mr. Yerington started substitute teaching, which he did for three years before getting his first full time job at West.  He began as an at-risk teacher, working mostly with 8th grade students, but also the 6th and 7th grade students.  He then transferred to his current teaching position.  Mr. Yerington has taught math and social studies in various years besides his favorite, science!  During the summer months “off”, Mr. Yerington is the director of the Salvation Army Kid Zone day camp.

In his spare time Mr. Yerington enjoys spending time with his nephew, updating his web site, reading, and traveling.

Mr. Yerington is a self-proclaimed “techno-geek” and enjoys all kinds of new technology.  He is very fond of Apple Macintosh products (as evidenced by the fact that he owns a MacBook Air, Time capsule,  iPad with Retina display and iPhone 4S!!)