Teacher Bio

I was born in Yuma Arizona and was raised in both Phoenix and Yuma.

I graduated from Yuma High School (Criminals) in 1990, or I am a Criminal paroled in 1990. My mother, father, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents are all paroled Yuma High Criminals.

I joined the U.S Army right after high school as a Combat medic and spent 21 years working as a Medic, Physical Therapy Assistant, and Flight Medic. I was able to visit many different countries and I also deployed to combat zones three times.

I received my Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Phoenix in 2002 and a Masters in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University in 2017.

I have five children; Darius married to a wonderful woman name Wande and lives in Atlanta, Akellah who lives in Austin, and Camrron and Marcus who lives in Gilbert. I am married to my lovely wife Jerlyn of 8 years.

I love to garden, eat exotic foods, travel, and explore new places. I have been to 11 counties and plan to visit many more.