- Born in Gainesville, Fl.
- Graduated from Gainesville High School, Gainesville, Fl. 1963
- Graduated from University of Florida BS 1968, MA 1984
- Taught at Quincy Jr./Shanks High, Quincy, Fl. 1968-1970
- Taught at Greensboro High School, Greensboro, Fl. 1970-1974
- Taught at Bronson High School, Bronson, Fl. 1974-1983 & 1985
- Taught at Spring Hill Middle School, High Springs, Fl. 1989-2004
- Regional Program Specialist - Fla. Department of Education 1985-89
- Developed six state FFA officers
- Trained seven State Champion Vegetable judging teams
- Coached State winning land judging team 1982
- Coached Ag. Mech, 1978
- Three State public speaking winners and many others
