I have been teaching here at Jacksonvill Commons Middle School since the 20052006 School year.  Prior to that I was a teacher at Dixon Middle School from 2000-2004.  I retired from the U.S. Marine Corps in 1997 after 20 years of honorable service.  I graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Middle School Education.  I am certified to teach 6-12 Social Studies/History and 6-9 Language Arts.  I am currently the head coach for boys basketball and track and the assistant coach for our football team as well as the assistant athletic director.  I am currently teaching 6th grade Social Studies.