Dr. Geis comes from a family of educators. His mother is a retired professor of nursing at the U of M, while his father, Dr. Geis, taught school for 10 years prior to entering the medical field. It was his parent’s influence and encouragement that steered him into education.

After graduation from the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Geis worked for the Department of Natural Resources in the Trails and Water Ways Division. During this time he earned a master's in education from the University of St. Thomas. He taught in the Stillwater School District prior to coming to Farmington. In 1994, he started teaching 7th grade American history. The love of learning continued and he earned a specialist degree in educational administration from Saint Mary’s University. He became principal of Farmington Middle School West in 1999 and earned his doctoral of educational leadership in 2004.

Ever since hosting Meadowview Elementary’s first- and fourth-graders for three months while principal at Farmington Middle School West he has wanted the opportunity to work and serve in an elementary school. Former North Trail principal Dr. McKernan served as a great role model and mentor, and encouraged him in seeking the NTES principal position.