Sports/Hobbies: All Water Sports, Fishing, Hunting, Dirt Bike Riding, and Wood Working
Favorite ("Pump-Up") Song: "Kick Start My Heart" by Motley Crue
Favorite Quote: "You gotta be smarter than the tool" and "Take the time and do it right the first time, then I won't have to make you do it over again the right way!"
Teaching Philosophy: "To inspire my students to think outside Atwater and have a goal to accomplish upon completion of High School"
Influential People (Outside of Family):
Mr. Bob Cummings- Agriculture Teacher/ Mentor Teacher
Dr. Mark Zohns- Cal Poly, SLO
Successful "Coaches"
Philosophy in Life: “Live it like you're not going to be here tomorrow.”
Atwater FFA
Mr. Dan Flatt
FFA Advisor
Ag Mechanics SAE Advisor
Poultry SAE Advisor
Ag Wood I, II, and III Instructor
Poultry CDE Judging Team Coach
“Mini-Biography"
Birth Place: Carthage, TN
Hometown: Visalia, CA Current Residence: Atwater, CA
Family: Wife (Susan), Son (Colby) and Daughter (Kendall)
High School: Redwood High School
Education / Career Highlights:
Fresno Pacific College: B.A. Degree in Natural Science and Chemistryand Teaching Credential
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo: M.S. Degree in Agriculture Science
Fresno Pacific College: 4 Years as Residence Director
Firebaugh High School: 3 Years teaching Shop Skills, Welding, Ornamental Horticulture, and Farm Management