I am a native of Greenville. I am a graduate of Clemson University with a major in Secondary Science Education and a Masters in Education. I also have my specialist degree in science education with coursework from Furman University. I have taught science in Greenville County for 39 years. I am married and have one daughter who teaches art in New York. I also have a dog Brice( beagle -lab mix) and a cat smokey.