- Born in Gainesville, FL
- Graduated from Pierson Taylor High School, Pierson, FL, 1984
- Graduated from University of Florida, BS in Ag, 1989
- Graduated from University of Florida, MS, 1994
- Graduated from Penn. State University, PhD, 1998
- Taught at Suwannee High School, Live Oak, FL, 1989-90
- Taught at Branford High School, Branford, FL, 1990-94
- Teaching at Clemson University, Clemson, SC, 1999-present
- Florida Vocational Assoc. Rookie Teacher of the Year Award, 1990
- Florida Agriscience Teacher of the Year, 1993 & 1994
- High School Teachers - Paul Cade and Frankie Hall