I am the author of  the innovative and interactive book, 

Watching Movies, Watching Stories: An Interactive Guide for Engaging Culture Through Film. 

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I am also a speaker, retired teacher, a father and a husband.

I am a Christ follower.

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I was an adjunct professor at Huntington University, AZ campus for four years.

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The April, 2015, High Schools Outreach Manager for TEDxYouth Glendale AZ,   (https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/13785)

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I am a nationally published poet. (https://tinyurl.com/y7v5akzw)

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I deeply enjoy both literature and film. 

I hope to instill a love of learning and curiosity in those I encounter.

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I earned my Bachelor of Science degree in English at Northern Arizona University and a post-graduate degree in Secondary Education through the University of Phoenix.  Currently I am getting my Masters in Law and Economics from the University of Arizona.