I was born in 1953 with TOF. I underwent surgery in 1957 for a Blalock Operation. This was done at the University of Pennsylvania. under the direction of Dr. Rachel Ash of Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. I went through grade school with physical limitations. At the age of 14, I underwent my second operation at University of Pittsburgh Hospital, under the care of Dr. Henrey Bohnson. In high school I was given no limitations. I went to Trenton State College and graduated with honors in Industrial Arts Education and Special Education.

I am now in my 27th year of teaching Industrial Arts to special education students. I have taught the deaf, deaf/blind, mentally, physically, emotionally challenged, and regular education, both junior and senior high school students. I have a Masters in Education with certifications in the Blind, Deaf, Handicapped, Vocational Education and Supervisor of Education. I have also been a volunteer fireman for the past 30 years.