My passion for education started as a young student at Edgewood High School in San Antonio, Texas.  As the son of migrant parents my education was haphazard at best.  Working the fields preempted education every time. 

Education
Texas Administrator Certification, University of Texas at Arlington
History and Government Teacher Certification, University of Texas at Arlington
MS, Public Administration, Troy State University
BS, University of Maryland, Business and Management

Military Service:
 
USAir Force, Chief Master Sergeant
US Army, Staff Sergeant
US Naval Reserve, Seaman Apprentice