"I retired from General Electric as Vice President of Operations after a successful and rewarding career of 38 years. After retiring, I have been pursuing my passion for teaching youngsters and inculcating in them a hunger for learning.

To give you an idea of my style - I believe strongly in the power of positive reinforcement. You will never find me criticizing students or talking down to them. I tutored both my sons when they were in high school. Not only them, but I worked with several of their friends as well. We used to have lively classes around our dining table when they were in high school. Both of them got their college degrees - the elder from University of Missouri and he is pursuing his Ph.D. while working at University of South Florida and the younger from Stanford University. He has a successful technology company in Seattle, WA.

My wife and I are from middle class families with strong moral values. We believe in education and the opportunities that result from it. I have a master's degree in engineering." less...