Biography I grew up in Sacramento, California with my parents, two sisters, two dogs, and four cats. After graduating high school, I attended UC Berkeley, studying math and playing in the marching band. I entered the "real" world when I moved to Houston in order to work for IBM on the U.S. Space Shuttle Program. I eventually decided that teaching would be a more rewarding way to spend my life, and after earning a Master's degree at the University of Houston, I began teaching community college. I taught for four years at Skyline College in the Bay Area before coming to Cuesta in Fall, 1999. I am married with three dependents, Guido and Guiness (dogs) and Gabby (cat) . I enjoy teaching, running with the dogs, bowling, and just about any activity that involves being outdoors. I also love to travel. My wife Betsy and I have journeyed to Europe, Thailand, Hong Kong, Australia, and throughout the U.S. Someday, I hope to travel to and run the Antarctic Marathon. Education BA, University of California, Berkeley MS, University of Houston Professional Organizations California Mathematics Council, Community Colleges American Math Association of Two Year Colleges Mathematical Association of America