Welcome! I look forward to each course I teach knowing the learning experience is exciting and distinctive. Each class brings together unique groups of students that truly enrich the learning experience. I view myself as your colleague and guide, assisting in logistics as well as contributing scholarly perspective, and I believe that it's important to be compatible both in subject matter interest and in communication style. I view faculty/learner relationships as collegial, where we both learn, but while you are adding to the current body of knowledge, I am opening doors to get you where you want to be. I think the relationship is successful if you are pursuing your goal, progressing at a comfortable rate, not experiencing anxiety with the process, and enjoying the journey. How does one measure that? You're having fun and, before you know it, you're done!

I am an enthusiastic advocate for online learning because it allows you to develop information literacy that is essential whether you study or practice business. Being able to communicate, lead teams and research online are competencies leaders in every field need. Where else can nonprofit managers, small business owners and corporate executives discuss emerging ideas in business management and apply them to their careers and organizations? What other educational opportunity so effectively brings students together from urban, rural, U.S. and international settings? This is the kind of diverse and vibrant dialogue that makes learning come to life at Breyer State University (BSU).

I am a practitioner who practices what I teach. I bring to BSU the benefit of my experience as a manager and a human resource consultant. My consultations involve the development in the areas of leadership for nonprofit and business organizations. My quality includes being responsive to learner needs, adhering to academic excellence and BSU standards, meeting the needs of society and the world of work for a skilled and learning oriented workforce, and striving for creative and continuously improving content. Furthermore, I believe in treating adult students with respect, providing instruction that is responsive to differing learning styles, and creating flexibility to allow for individual differences and needs.

As someone who is a single dad and a distance learner while working full time and raising a family, I understand the determination that is required to make education a priority in a busy life. I welcome the opportunity to work with you!

Aside from teaching, I have over 18 years of management experience having held several management titles over three key Department of Defense areas. I am currently pursuing my PhD in Human Resources because throughout my career, I have developed many strong leadership skills, but most of all I learned that to be effective as a manager one must remain focused on the human aspect of the organization. On a more personal note, I believe in giving back to my community, so I have volunteered my time to serve on the city Clean Commission Committee. (CCC) I am currently the Chairperson of the CCC board and the Co. Chair on the Mayor's Commission on Human Needs. I love reading, traveling and the New York Yankees. Go Yankees!

Education:

Master of Business Administration
Wayland Baptist University, TX., 2001

Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics and Avation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, TX., 1996

Certification in Aviation Safety
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, TX., 1996

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