I am originally from California. I am a retired Army veteran with over 21 years of service as an Infantry soldier (Grunt) with 3 years spent as a Drill Sergeant at Fort Benning GA. I was stationed with the 101st on 3 occasions before retiring from the service as a Screaming Eagle. Upon retiring I attended college at APSU, earning a B.S. in History/Geography and a teaching certificate; I also earned a Master’s Degree in Military History and a Graduate Certificate in Securities Studies. I am working on my PhD in History. I have been married 38 years. I have a married son (retired U.S. Army), and a married daughter who earned a degree at APSU in English. My wife and I have 4 grandchildren. This will be my 15th year at Rossview. I am very excited at having this opportunity to teach your students. I know this will be a great year. I look forward to meeting you and watching all students grow throughout the year. E pluribus unum – "Out of many, one"