Graduated from South San Antonio West Campus High School and attended Trinity University, graduating with a BA in History in 1988. Started teaching at Bradley Middle School. Had the opportunity to open Driscoll Middle School in 1992 and then Bush Middle School as the Social Studies department head in 1998. Opened Reagan High School the next year.
Currently teaches World History AP, Model UN AP Seminar and Research, European History AP, and Modern East Asian Studies. Also coaches the Model United Nations team, UIL Current Issues and Social Studies teams, and Academic World Quest.