After graduating the University of Oklahoma with a B.B.A. in 1986, I worked as a tennis professional at a club and in the private sector until the Fall of 1995. During this time, I completed the requirements to become a 7-12 social studies teacher. I chose the teaching field because I could be a positive impact for our youth. Also, because of my experience working in business world, I can share knowledge of how the real world works. After teaching and coaching for 5 years at a previous school, I came to Claremore High School in the Fall of 2000 and have been here ever since. I got married in January of 2003 to a very pretty lady named Cyndi and have a son named Sam. He currently is a student at CHS and a member of the Zebra football team.