- Born in Alliance, Florida
- Graduated from High School from Grand Ridge High School, Grand Ridge, FL 1949
- Graduated from University of Florida BSA, 1956, MSA, 1960
- Graduated from Florida State University , ED.S, 1975
- Taught at Hernando County High School, Brooksville, FL 1956-1959
- Taught at Mowat Jr. High, Lynn Haven, FL 1960-1972
- Principal Bay County School Board 1972-1992
- Board of Directors-Fl. Adult Education Association
- Board of Directors-Fl. Community Education Association
- Chairman, Board of Directors Panhandle Educators FCU
- President, Bay County Historical Society
- President, Bay County Council of Aging
