faculties and talents become alive, and you discover yourself to be a greaterperson by far than you ever dreamed yourself to be.”

—Patanjali

KANSAS STATE INDUSTRIAL REFORMATORY

At the beginning of my quest to contribute as a productive citizen, I toyed around with the possibility of becoming a corrections officer. However, I developed a penchant for sharing my knowledge of US history, and I became dedicated to sharing my live with others in the field of education.

Cllick here to see where I earned my first teaching position at Burlington High School

At Burlington High School I taught World History and United States History to Juniors and Seniors.  Also, I coached as an Assistant Varsity Football Coach, Head Varsity Wrestling Coach, and Assistant Junior High School Girls Track Coach. I had so much fun in Kansas, Burlington is such a small town in that your colleagues also were your friends, who became involved in most other aspects of my life. I miss them dearly. I left Kansas in order that my mother could enjoy my children as they grew up going to the William Floyd Schools.

Above you can see me walking to my new class at Burlington High School at 24 years of age. Also, on the right I am shaking hands with my all-state wrestler while I was the head wrestling coach. I have so many fond memories of Burlington, Kansas.  I moved after two years because my mother became upset about the fact that she was unable to share her life with my son, Omero, and my daughter, Rebekah.  Therefore, we moved to New York where I was able to obtain a middle school Spanish teaching position. 

Bellport Middle School, South Country Public Schools, New York

After Burlington, I took a chance as I moved my family to New York. It was a great experience being a Spanish teacher. Coach Cipp was responsible for helping me with my teaching position and I owe him for an opportunity for me to teach at my alma mater. However, four years later I was in the early 90's was heartbreaking. I was very fortunate that my assistant principal at the middle school, Harvey Palmore, took a liking to me and influenced the powers at Hempstead, which became my new place of employment.

Above is my senior year picture as I left Bellport High School only to return years later as a 7th Grade Spanish Teacher.

Above is one of my after school duties; here pictured with my kids after football season at the Bellport Middle School.

Hempstead Public Schools, New York

Hempstead High School was thrilling for me. Ms. Barbara Thompson (Williams) was my Principal. She was the one person who gave me the impetus to move ahead and matriculate at St. Johns' University, Queens Campus for a Professional School Administrator Diploma. While at the Hempstead High School I wrote a paper which influenced the Word power Program; This program screened several upcoming ninth grade at-risk students and provided specific support mechanisms for their academic success. Overall, I enjoyed Hempstead High School, because it was my opportunity to teach Bilingual High School Social Studies (Spanish). I enjoyed my experience at the high school level under the auspices of Ms. Williams, and later, under Mr. Curtis Fisher.  Another individual, Mr. Reginald Stroughn, became my mentor as I completed my internship at St. Johns' University for my Administrative Certificate. Afterward, I utilized my administrative schooling as a Department Chairman for the social studies department at the ABG Shultz Middle school.

The Hempstead Middle school was especially gratifying for me as I developed my leadership style as a department chairperson.  Ms. Diane Brown was yet another individual who influenced me in taking intellectual risks and guided me professionally as a building leader. Ms. Brown encouraged me to further my leadership pursuits and I am grateful for her assistance. As I entered the doctorate program at the Oakdale campus, I noticed that I should recognize that her title is Dr. Diane Brown, graduate of the St. Johns' University Doctorate program at the Oakdale Campus.

Alternative Learning Center Wordpower Hempstead.docx

Central Islip Public Schools

While at Hempstead, I grew tired of the commute and looked forward to obtaining a position as an Assistant Principal closer to my home in Moriches. I  was fortunate to obtain a position as Dean for three years at Central Islip High School, and then, Assistant Principal of the Reed Junior High School, later to be renamed, Reed Middle School for eleven years. Presently, I have returned to the high school as an assistant principal, where I have been for the last two years. I now have another mentor, Dr. Franklin Caesar, who I trust and learn many lessons involving leadership in education.  Below are just a few of the activities and projects I have been involved with and/or supervisor.

English and Spanish translations of itinerary and agenda of after school academic exercises

As an Assistant Principal I utilized the classroom observation procedure, known as th Danielson Model.

Click here to view a  technology presentation by a group of which I was attached I assisted a graduation report of the 2010-2011 school year.

If you click here you will notice the BEDS report procedures, one of my duties as AP

I am supervisor of the SAT Exam and provide training thru this powerpoint presentation

Below you may link to Islip Tutoring, where I provided home tutoring to students not able to attend school.

On this link I was a tutor working for Islip tutoring service to supplement my income

Attached is a revised RESUME of my Professional education experience.

Below are  Professional Organizations I depend on to keep my knowledge current concerning contemporary educational issues.