Jaired Birks brings extensive experience in education and music to his role teaching Drama and Music. Raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in Voice Performance from Ohio Northern University. He previously served as a church music director and Methodist pastor before converting to Catholicism with his wife, Stacy, and their seven children (three daughters and four sons). The family resides in Lima, Ohio. While deeply committed to Catholic education, Mr. Birks possesses experience in public education across all grade levels and is an active member of a local board of education. His personal interests include the study of political history, further developing his conducting and singing skills, and creative writing. He is incredibly happy and excited to teach at Chesterton.