"I have been working in the field of education since 1986. During this time, I have worked as a K-8 elementary/middle school teacher (covering all subjects Language Arts, Math, History, Science, etc.), K-12 Spanish teacher, college-level Spanish and teacher education professor, K-8 principal and high school assistant principal in both public and private schools. I have also served as a student teaching supervisor for some local colleges and done private tutoring in the areas of Spanish, English, reading, writing, elementary grade subjects, and computer/technology for a variety of companies and individuals, as well as having worked with ESL and ENL students, teaching and working with them on their English speaking, reading and writing skills.

I hold a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ball State University in Spanish and Education, a Master of Science degree in education administration and Spanish, and I have completed additional graduate work in secondary and elementary language arts/math, computer/technology education, Spanish and English. I am licensed to teach in 5 states, including Indiana. I work full-time during the school year as the department chair and lead Spanish teacher and as the world literature teacher at a high school in Indiana, and I work part-time in the evenings teaching at several major universities. I have traveled to Spain, Africa, Mexico and Portugal.

I am married and my wife is an English teacher/professor and a published author. We have three children; our oldest son, who is a special needs person, currently lives in a group home, our daughter is an elementary school teacher in China, and our youngest son is a pre-med major at Indiana University." less...