- Born in Ithaca, New York
- Graduated from PK Yonge High School, Gainesville, FL. 1957
- Graduated from University of Florida
- Taught at Walker Jr. High School, Bradenton, Fl. 1962-1963
- Taught at Buchholz Jr. High School, Gainesville, Fl. 1963-1966
- Taught at Westwood Jr. High School, Gainesville, Fl. 1966-1968
- Assistant Principal in Alachua Co. School District 1968-1972
- Vocational Director for Alachua Co. School District 1972-1973
- Principal in the Alachua Co. School District 1973-1994
- Member of the Alachua Co. School Board 1995-2002
