Mr.Tate graduated from Central Washington University in 1993 and began his career at Toledo Middle School that same year. He stayed in Toledo for nine years and then moved on to Yelm Middle school where he taught Social Studies for five years. Currently Mr. Tate has been teaching Social Studies at Nisqually Middle School for ten years. In his spare time, Mr. Tate enjoys hanging out with his family and friends, working out and playing soccer. He also coaches boys soccer at Nisqually Middle School and Timberline High School.