I am a 22-year veteran in education with 18 in the classroom.  I come from a small town with 36 in my graduating class.  I have been a juvenile diabetic for 46 years and feel very blessed that I have had no complications as of yet.  I am happily married to a woman I have known for 30 years and together we have seven children.  I am a published writer and I love to sing, although most people would need to put in their earplugs.  This is my fourth year teaching high school and I must say, it is a completely new world compared to elementary.  My purpose for choosing education is solely to have an impact like some of the wonderful teachers from my past.  We only have our kiddos for a short time before the world swallows them up, and I would like for them to experience the support and care from someone other than their family.  I received my Bachelor's from U of H Clear Lake and received my Master's from Southern New Hampshire University.  I look forward to a successful year and I can't wait to see my students walk across the stage.