I am orgininally from Pennsylvania and have lived in the Sugar Land area since 2007.  I am a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.  I received my bachelor's degree from Clarion University of Pennsylvania. I have also attended both Penn State and Slippery Rock University.  I was certified in 2013 to teach as a 4-8 Generalist.  I have served the last 24 years in the Military both as an Active Duty Soldier and as a National Guard Soldier.  I taught both eighth-grade U.S. History and seventh-grade Texas History.