I earned my doctoral degree from Nova Southeastern University in higher education leadership. My applied dissertation concentrated on the effective teaching of economics and the effects of teaching styles on achievement that could be replicated in any discipline and curriculum. In other words, my research and studies involved innovative teaching pedagogy, which means enabling and engaging students on each and every topic to participate in discussion groups regarding the deep learning related to the subject matter. This process includes team leaders who report to me and no doubt, as has been my experience, students enjoy discussing economic and business topics that they are studying and to which they are exposed.

I earned my MBA from LeTourneau University with a concentration in management organizational behavior. Regarding my work experiences and occupations prior to participating in the education field, I have worked in and I have been trained in the following occupations. The work and training include: marketing, sales, and business management for Xerox Corporation, Nestl Corporation, Warner Chilcott Pharmaceuticals, Ayerst Pharmaceuticals, Leeway Motor Freight, and Ryder Motor Freight. I also owned and operated McKizzie Life and Health Insurance Agency. Now to get to the following that I have enjoyed most of all, working in the educational and business arenas.