About Me

His high school diploma was earned at The Cheshire Academy in Cheshire CT where he first developed his love for history. He completed courses in American, World, English, and Russian history. Undergraduate studies continued at Southampton College of Long Island University where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1970 with a major in Visual Arts and minors in History and Philosophy. Studies continued on a post graduate level at the University of Bridgeport and Alabama University to improve skills which proved to be helpful is his career. Beginning his career after graduation in 1970 he entered a field relevant to his major course of studies. Product design seemed a natural fit for his skills and interest. Over 30 years in the field he advanced his career to become the Director of Product Development on a corporate level. Honors in his career came in the form of being listed as sole inventor on 14 United States Patents as well as receiving many awards on a national level for product design. His interest in students began at an early age. With a proficiency in water activities he first became involved as a water safety instructor with the Red Cross. Upon entering College he affiliated himself with a local Church where he became a High School Sunday School teacher. His interest in youth continued in his young married life by becoming a Cub and Boy Scout leader, and a Little League coach. Additionally, he has taught police officers in the use of firearms and as a technology trainer in his second career as a Real Estate Agent. History, both world and U.S. are a major interest in his life. Current events are always influenced by a past history. Knowing the past helps avoid the mistakes made by others. Attempts to change the past in order to advance a current position is always a mistake as the changing of the past to justify an action or decision of today is based on false information. Writing has held an interest in his life for many years. He is the author of a published (not self-published) novel and a produced three act play. Currently he has two novels in the works. Throughout his life he has enjoyed numerous hobbies including scuba diving since 1960, wood working, theater, oil painting, as well as many crafts. Of course his 11 grandchildren if not a hobby, certainly are his major interest. A student is best defined as one who seeks after knowledge. He believes it is his position as a tutor to assist in opening doors allowing the student access to the knowledge they seek. Where that desire is lacking, it is often necessary to provide incentive which will change an uncaring student into one who truly understands that it is in their best interest to seek knowledge.

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