I have 28 years of experience teaching multiple sciences at the secondary level, and I am the Science Department Chairman for Carlisle ISD. I regularly present workshops and training sessions to other teachers across Texas and the United States. I enjoy photography, playing musical instruments, racing triathlons, working with renewable energy sources, and spending time with my family.

The University of Texas at Tyler, Tyler Texas
M.S., Technology (Industrial Safety)
B.S., Biology

Licenses and Certifications: Texas Teacher Certificate
Secondary Biology (Grades 6-12)
Secondary Science Composite (Grades 6-12)
Secondary Mathematics (Grades 6-12)

Honors, Awards, and Special Accomplishments: 

Master Teacher US dept. of energy NREL (2009) 

Moderator at National Middle School Science Bowl (2006 and 2007)

Department of Energy Teacher Research Associate
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (2005) (2006)(2007) 

Member of NEAT (Network of educator astronaut teachers) (2004) 

Texas Scholar Secondary Teacher of the year (2001 and 2002) 

Tandy Technology Scholars Outstanding Teacher (1997 & 1998) 

Department of Energy Teacher Research Associate  Los Alamos (1993)