* Happily married with three children; seven grandchildren

* B.A. Degree from Bowling Green State University

* Masters Degree from Xavier University

* Teacher in Public Schools for over thirty years

* Former staff member of Sinclair Community College for ten years

* Served as both the head wrestling coach and assistant football coach

* Actively involved in Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programs in Ohio

* Teacher of the Year, twice

* Chaired many civic programs over the past twenty years

* Has given over 1500 speeches to businesses, government, education, and civic groups on motivation, enthusiasm, and self esteem with a well rounded, caring, humorous approach to people and what they face on a day to day basis