I decided to become a music teacher during my senior year of high school. I was in the marching band where I served as drum major and it was then that I decided that I wanted to share my love of band and music with others. One of my older brothers was also a music teacher before retiring (he's a drummer; I play the clarinet). After over 35 years in the job I'm still having a great time. It's so gratifying to work with the wonderful young people that we have here in North Bergen.
My wife and I have 3 children - all boys, and 3 dogs: a Lab/Pit mix, a Pyrenees/Rottweiler mix, and a purebred German Shepherd (she's the only girl). We also have a cockatiel bird that screams at me when I come home.
B.A. Music Education - Jersey City State College (now NJCU).
M.A. Educational Administration and Supervision - Montclair State University.
Band Director: Jonathan Dayton Regional High School, Springfield, NJ (1991-1992). Robert Fulton School, North Bergen (1992-2021). NBHS (2021-present).
