- Born in Abington, PA
- Graduated from Largo High School, Pinellas County, 1957
- Graduated from the University of Florida
- Taught at Pinellas Vo Ag Center, Seminole, FL, 1969-75
- Taught at Tarpon Springs Exceptional Center, Tarpon Springs, FL, 1975-80
- Taught at Safety Harbor Exceptional Center, Safety Harbor, FL, 1980-82
- Taught at Tarpon Springs Middle School, 1982-85
- Taught at Calvin Hunsinger SED Center, Clearwater, FL, 1985-98
- Teacher of the Year, Tarpon Springs Middle School , 1 year
- Hay farmer for over 30 years
