Personal & Educational Information

 

1969 - Born in London, Ontario, Canada

1970-1977 - Lived in numerous places in Ontario (London, Hamilton, and Tillsonburg)

1980 - Moved to Florida from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada

1984-1986: Attended Springstead High School, FL. Dropped out while repeating 9th grade

1990: General Equivalence Diploma (GED)

1991-1993: Pasco-Hernando Community College Earned Associate of Arts Degree. Student Government President 1992-1993 North Campus

1993-1994: Florida State University - Bachelor of Science Degree in Social Science

 

1997- 2000: Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science Degree in Social Science Education. Became a U.S. Citizen in 2000

 

Teaching Experience with Orange County Public Schools

January 1996-1998: Alternative Education (Troubled & At-Risk Students) Through Orange County Public Schools, I worked at the Club, a Level VI program run by the Urban League as well as a Level II program run by Orange County in Pine Hills (Grades 6-12).

1998-2001: Lakeview Middle School (Microsociety Social Studies - 6th, 7th, & 8th and two years of 8th grade U.S. History) I was the sponsor of the Chess Club, Student Council from 1999 to 2001, Leadership Club 1999-2000, and yearbook sponsor for 2000-2001.

2001-2004: Gotha Middle School ( 8th grade US History) I was the Webmaster at Gotha, SAC Communications Chair, TV Productions instructor from 2001-2004, Student Council Sponsor, Co-Captain Relay for Life Team, Faculty Follies Co-Sponsor, Yearbook Sponsor for both the 2002-2003 & 2003-2004 editions. I was Gotha's Teacher of the Year for 2002-2003 and the 2003 Walmart Teacher of the Year for store # 0942.

 

2004 - Present: Apopka High School - I teach American History & American History Pre AP. I'm also the Sponsor of the Student Government Association & Chess Club. Apopka High School's Teacher of the Year 2009-2010 (2011)

 

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