Phi Delta Theta FraternityWhat’s been happening: After graduation, I returned to UCLA to obtain a teaching credential in Biology and subsequently added endorsements in Physical Education, Psychology, Chemistry, and Elementary Education. I left Los Angeles in 1991 and moved to Columbus, OH where I met my future wife, Amy, 2 days after arrival. I taught Biology in a night school dropout recovery program in South-Western Schools and also coached at Westland HS in the same district. During the day, I substitute taught a variety of subjects in South-Western, Hilliard, and Upper Arlington school districts. I subsequently began a doctoral program in Sport Pedagogy with a minor in Exercise Physiology at Ohio State while coaching women's cross-country at Columbus State Community College. Upon graduating, I moved to Midland, TX to take a position at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin in sister city Odessa, TX. After 3 years, we moved to Albuquerque, NM, where I was an Assistant Professor for 2 years. The lure of home - southern California - as well as the impending death of my father was the impetus behind my joining the San Diego State faculty in 2000. An avid outdoorsman, in my spare time, I run, bike, and swim. I enjoy doing crossword puzzles, going out for ethnic food, and taking my children to discover the many and varied activities that San Diego offers. |