Launching a third career in the summer of 1999 as a full time high school mathematics teacher at Tempe High School, home of the Buffalo which is celebrating its centenial birthday this year (2007-2008), as the quest to support the ideals of life-long learning continues. In addition to teaching responsibilities, I am the advisor to the S.A.D.D. (Students Against Destructive Decisions) Club, the Robotics Club (FIRST Team 1633), and the M.E.S.A. (Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement) Club and co-sponsor of the H.O.P.E. (Health Occupation Preperation Education) Club with Liz Stone.

Affiliated with Embry Riddle Aeronautical University since 1990 as an Assistant Professor in the Worldwide Campus for the three Phoenix area Centers: Williams Gateway, Sky Harbor and Luke AFB. Areas of instructional emphasis have included the mathematics series, physics, meteorology, environmental science, aviation safety and aircraft accident investigation.

Educational background and experience includes a BS in Biology from Baylor University, MS in Meteorology from the Naval Postgraduate School at Monterey, CA and Secondary Teaching Certificate from Arizona State University specializing in Mathematics and Technology in the Classroom and a Master of Education in Adult Education and Distance Learning from the University of Phoenix completed in January, 2004.

A retired Navy helicopter pilot with specializations in carrier Search And Rescue and AntiSubmarine Warfare Operations as well as assignments of Squadron Safety Officer and Joint Staff duties specializing in multi-service readiness issues.

Employed by America West Airlines as a Customer Service and Cargo Logistics Agent from 1989 to 1999 at the Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport hub.

Married with two grown sons, my wife and I have resided in Tempe, Arizona since 1987 where we enjoy our busy lifestyles.

As one of the founding members of the World Association for Online Education and serving as the Online Parliamentarian, I am very active in this volunteer organization whose web site is http://www.waoe.org and one of our communications and collaboration sites is http://mywaoe.ning.com/

Being the faculty adviser of the Tempe High Robotics Team has been both challenging and very rewarding. Trying to stay up with the high school students as they dive into the design and fabrication of building robots gives new meaning to a seasoned life.

And the newest interest which has just recently developed is Dragon Boat racing. As a member of the Tempe City Special Olympics Dragon Boat team, I have found great insights into the challenges and thrills that these special individuals bring to life. What a great opportunity!