Family: Beautiful wife and three wonderful young ladies
Education: M.A. in Educational Leadership, Aurora University B.A. in Elementary Education, Northern Illinois University Bilingual Approval Certification, National Louis University
Professional Experience: Teacher – Johnson School, Oak Park, Waldo Middle School Head Varsity Soccer Coach – East High Coordinator for Bilingual Education – Student Service Center Coordinator for Migrant Education Services – Student Service Center Assistant Principal – Allen School
Volunteer Activities: Served at Illinois State Board of Education Committee of Practitioners for Title I Served as President of Illinois State Board of Education Migrant Program Committee of Practitioners Served at East Aurora School District Latino Advisory Board Served at Family Focus Board of Directors Served at City of Aurora Hispanic Heritage Committee Volunteered at various East Aurora School District sports activities Volunteer for Fox Valley Park District Soccer Program Served as volunteer at various community organizations (Salvation Army, Family Focus, St. Joseph Church, Fox Valley Girl Scouts, etc.)
Awards & Recognitions: Aurora East Excellence in Education Administrator Award (2009) LULAC Excellence in Education Award (2001) Kane County Middle School Teacher of the Year Award (1997-98) Aurora East Excellence in Education Award (1995-96) K.D. Waldo Middle School Teacher of the Year (1995-96) High School Soccer Coach of the Year Award (1995-96) WTTW (CBS) TV Recognition on Thanks to Teachers Awards (1994)
Hobbies/ Favorite Things: Spending time with family Reading a good book Playing soccer Surfing the web