Matthew Hemingway was born and raised in Bay City, Michigan, where he has been teaching middle school reading and writing skills for the past 17 years. He earned his teaching degree at Saginaw Valley State University, where he also completed his Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership. Along with teaching, Matthew has spent many years coaching high school football and wrestling as part of his educational career.

When not teaching, Matthew enjoys camping, hiking, and biking with his two daughters, Katelyn and Claire, and his wife of 13 years, Janelle.