• Teaching Certification: Computer Science (K-12) and Math (6-12), Florida Department of Education #934672

• Degree: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, College of Engineering, FAU (1992) 

• Spanish River Teaching Experience: 2011-current (Comp Sci: 2016-current / Math: 2011-2016)

• Other Teaching Experience: Odyssey Middle School, SDPBC (Math, 2006-2011) and AD Henderson University School, FAU (2005-2006)

• Industry Certifications: Information Technology Specialist in Java, JavaScript, and Python
  Microsoft Technical Associate in Java, Javascript, Python, HTML/CSS, and Software Fundamentals (2020)

• CollegeBoard Experience: AP Reader (Grader) for AP Computer Science A  (summer of 2024 and 2025)

• CollegeBoard Experience: AP Reader (Grader) for AP Computer Science Principles (summer of 2017-2021)

• Computer Science Teachers Association member / CSHS Sponsor

• Professional Experience: Motorola Software Engineer, Paging Products Division, 1992-2004

• Technical Experience: Apple Store (Wellington), 2011-2014

Technology has become an integral part of everyday life. Students now in high school will drive the technology innovations that shape our future. It's hard to imagine a world without immediate access to the internet or without seeing a smart phone in every person's hand but only 20 years ago, these modern essentials were not even an option. Now, AI is changing the world! What technology will be commonplace 20 years from now? It's an anwser we can't know but today's students are poised to invent that world and the possibilities are endless. Virtually every field and industry is being completely revolutionized by technology and more specifically, by software. Computer science encompasses programming, software engineering, computer graphics, artificial intelligence, and more. It provides the foundation for the future today's students will face and can secure a very interesting and rewarding career for those that are up to the challenge.  My hope is that my computer science courses will deepen your understanding of our digital world and reveal the role you can play in it.

"Everybody in the country should learn how to program a computer... because it teaches you how to think." - Steve Jobs

I teach AP Computer Science Principles and AP Computer Science A at Spanish River Community High School for the School District of Palm Beach County in Boca Raton, Florida. It's exciting to introduce so many students to this important and relevant field. I enjoy my job as an educator and the opportunity it affords me to work with an amazing group of curious and talented students each year.  With my background in software engineering and my passion for teaching, my goal is to provide the best learning experience possible for all of my students. Prior to teaching Computer Science, I taught math here at the River and also at the middle school level. Before teaching, I enjoyed a successful 13 year career as a Software Engineer at Motorola developing pager and cell phone software. When the company wanted me to relocate to Chicago, I turned them down and decided to try teaching. Now teaching is the only career option I would choose to do. I'm originally from New York City but have lived here in Florida for most of my life. 

Beyond my work, I'm grateful for an amazing family. My wonderful wife Megan and I were married in the summer of 2013. She's my favorite person in the whole world and also a teacher of math and guitar for Broward Virtual School. My daughter Emma is a recent graduate of Park Vista this year. She plans to study Child Physcholoy at FAU. I also have one grown son, Michael Jr., who is a software developer currently working for Wyndham Hotels. He's married to his awesome wife, Jen.  They are the proud parents of my beautiful granddaughter, Isabella.