I was born on October 18, 1974, in Purcell, Oklahoma. I currently
reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and enjoy spending time with my wife, Jayme,
amateur radio, computers, webdesign, playing guitar, singing, dancing, traveling
and attending church. I am a
36 year-old elementary music teacher. I also attend WWE events when possible.
Education
I graduated from high school in 1993 in Blanchard,
Oklahoma. I attended college at Southwestern
Oklahoma State University in Weatherford, Oklahoma, from 1993-1999 and
received my Bachelor of Music Education (Instrumental/General) degree. My
principal instrument is the bass trombone. I studied trombone under Dr. Robert
Chambers, composition under Dr.
Scott Robbins and voice under Mr. Skip Klingman. I also completed Orff
Level One certification in 1995 under Dr.
Alan L. Spurgeon and Mrs. Marti Bessinger.
While a student at SWOSU, I performed in various ensembles
under Dr.
Robert Belser, Mr. Jimmy Leach,
Dr. Terry
Segress, Dr. Robert Chambers, Mr. Jay Schale, Dr.
David Bessinger and Dr.
James South. I performed with Clark Terry and Byron Stripling while a
member of Jazz Ensemble "A" at SWOSU.
Teaching Experience
I taught one semester of K-12 Music/Band in Booker, Texas; one year of
Pre-K through 12 General Music in Preston, Oklahoma; and am am in my
9 year teaching PK-5 Elementary Music at Greenvale Elementary (2001-Present)
in the Western Heights Public Schools. This has been the most rewarding
position and I enjoy working there with that age group of children.
Professional Affiliations
I am a Life Member of Kappa
Kappa Psi. I served the (now defunct) Kappa Kappa Psi/Tau Beta Sigma
Southwest District Alumni Association (SWDAA) as Vice-President (2001-2002),
President (2002-2003) and Webmaster (2001-2005). I also served as Southwest
District Webmaster from 2001-2005. SWDAA folded soon after.
My home Chapter is the Epsilon
Epsilon Chapter of Kappa Kappa Psi, where I became an active member on
November 16, 1994. As an active member, I served my Chapter as Member-at-Large,
Alumni/Corresponding Secretary and Webmaster. I attended several Southwest
District Conventions (1995, 1996, 1998, 1999), Area Workshops (1997, 1998,
1999) and functions while a student at SWOSU.
I am the current Worshipful Master and a Perpetual Member
of Uriah Lodge #227 in
Wheatland, Oklahoma. I received my 32nd Degree in Masonry at the Guthrie
Scottish Rite in April 2009 and was elected Class President. I am a member
of Harmony Chapter #371, Order
of the Eastern Star as well.
Web Design
Webdesign has been a hobby of mine since 1995. Here are some
examples of my work. If you need a website designed/redesigned,
email me.