I graduated in 1981 from Western Christian School which is located in the city of Hopewell Virginia. I served in the United States Navy for 7 1/2 years, and the Pennsylvania Army Guard for 3 1/2 years. I received my undergraduate degree from Pennsylvania State University in 1999. I obtained my master’s degree from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe Pennsylvania in 2008. I am the father of five children, two boys three girls, and I have been teaching for 14 years.