My name is Joseph Paulus and I was born and raised in Bismarck, ND. I attended college at NDSU, was actively involved in Greek Life and received a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice in 2012. After college I worked at an elementary school in Mandan, ND while I continued my education and obtained my Masters of Science in School Counseling in 2015. I worked in Oakes, ND as a K-6 School Counselor in 2015-2016 and moved to Westside Elementary after my first year. I am married and have a son named Kellen (one.) My hobbies include: hockey, soccer, exercising, and spending time with friends and family.