I grew up on Long Beach Island, quite an experience for sure. There were not too many people who lived on LBI all year round. I was a scholar and athlete in my years of grade school, middle school, and high school. My favorite sport I participated in was football. A very cool thing happened when I was a Junior in High School; my brother and I were both a captain of our football team. I also played basketball and track & field throughout my schooling. I especially loved the shot put and javelin events. Anyone involved in any sports? PLEASE SHARE.

     I attended college and worked about four days a week to support my college expenses. I was that guy hiding in the back of the library studying for my test, as I knew I had limited time on my hands due to my job. I received a Bachelor's Degree  (B.S in Biology) at Stockton University and a Masters Degree (M.A.) in Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Phoenix. I also hold my Principal and Supervisor certifications as well. I started teaching a few years outside of college and also spent time in the restaurant field. I have loved every minute of my journey through life. WHAT ARE YOUR COLLEGE AND LIFE AMBITIONS?

   I have two children, a boy and a girl. My daughter just graduated from BHS this past year in 2023. She will attend Ocean County College. My son is a Temple University Graduate with a Bachelors degree in Multimedia Productions, a minor in Forensic Science. My daughter's favorite subject was art, my son was science. WHho are you close to? Do you have any siblings?

     In my spare time I am an avid reader, Master Scuba Diver (over 2,300 dives), and love any kind of physical activity: any forms of walking, biking, and the gym. My Scuba extends beyond the Jersey Coast, however New Jersey has an incredible amount of sea life, shipwrecks, and sea floor exploration. I will talk about my passion throughout the school year. I have to say Scuba is by far my favorite sport. I love to cook healthy meals. My top movies of all time are: Jurassic Park, Shawshank Redemption, Remember the Titans, Gladiator, and 300. I am an avid movie buff. I love traveling whenever possible. I am still intrigued with the beautiful scenery and diverse cultures that other areas have to offer. I especially love the diverse cultures of the world: food, way of life, industry, and the natives of that area. I love working around my house, absolutely love the beach, and very active with family, including my siblings, nieces, nephews, and mother. ARE YOU ACTIVE WITH YOUR FAMILY AS WELL? 

    Thank you for reading and I would love to know more about you throughout the year.

Always remember: hard work pays off, happiness is a state of mind, it costs nothing to be kind, you can do anything when you set your mind to it.