Born in St. Petersburg, Florida
moved to Manatee County to a very small town called Parrish, Florida = attended Palmetto High School (Tigers)a

Attended Manatee Junior College (now called State College of Florida) 2 yrs AA degree
transfered to USF (Tampa Campus)
B.S Degree in Special Education, Behavior Disorders

Started teaching career at my old middle school: Lincoln Memorial Middle School, Palmetto, FL as an SED Teacher
moved to New Port Richey, FL
employed at Harry Schwettman Education Center in New Port Richey, FL - taught middle school ESE at alternative school setting
transferred to Marchman Technical Education Center - taught Theraputic SED and the Cyesis High School Program (pregnant teenage students)
transferred to Dept. Juvenile Justice Pasco District office DJJ- Reading Coach for all 9 DJJ program facilities
moved to Pinellas County and transferred counties to teach.
Tarpon Springs HIgh School- ESE high school teacher/Read 180 teacher
transferred to Countryside High School - 11/12th grade Intensive Reading teacher & Dual Enrollment SLS 1301 instructor