Degrees and Certifications:

Bachelor of Arts- 1993
Carson-Newman College

Master's of Education- 2005
Lincoln Memorial University

Educational Specialist - 2006
Lincoln Memorial University

I grew up near Williamsburg, VA and spent most of my youth in and around the Chesapeake Bay and the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  As a result, I grew to love boating, going to the beach, and fishing and crabbing.  As an athlete, I participated in football, baseball, and basketball through high school.  I was also able to visit many historic locations in Virginia, including several field trips to Washington, D.C.

I attended Carson-Newman College, where I continued to play football, and met my wife, Tishia.  We were married in 1993 and, after spending a few years back in Virginia, settled permanently in Tennessee in 1999.  We have three sons who attended Pi Beta Phi - Walker, Braeden, and Regen.  We are active members of First Baptist Sevierville.  In my free time, I enjoy reading, boating, and kayaking in the summer, and hiking and snow skiing in the winter.

I have been teaching since 1996, serving in various areas in grades 3 - 9.  I have also coached several sports during my career, including football, golf, and volleyball. In 2020, I retired from the military after serving the state of Tennessee and the United States in the Air Force Air National Guard for twenty years.