Elgin High School Assistant Principal

• Jul 2018 - Present

Assistant Principal (8th Grade) Eisenhower Middle School

• Jul 2017 - Jul 2019

I am the 8th Grade Principal at Eisenhower Middle School in Lawton, OK. I work with a great staff of administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff! I am the 8th Grade Principal at Eisenhower Middle School in Lawton, OK. I work with a great staff of administrators, counselors, teachers, and support staff!

Science Teacher and Coach

• Aug 2013 - Jul 2017

Teacher, High School Chemistry.

• Aug 2012 - May 2013

Teacher, 7th Grade Science, Assistant 8th Grade Football Coach.

• Aug 2011 - May 2012

Brigade Plans Officer

• 2010 - 2012

Battalion S3

• 2008 - 2010

Battery Commander

• 2007 - 2008

Battery Commander

• 2005 - 2007

I took command of B Battery, 1-161 Field Artillery on extremely short as the battery was already in preparations to deploy to Iraq. As the commander I was directly responsible for 125 artillery soldiers, assigned medics, and interpreters. I was responsible for the morale, welfare, and training of all subordinate leaders and soldiers. Responsible for planning and developing combat operations. The battery conducted combat operations for 445 consecutive days. Led the battery during Operation Iraqi Freedom and commanded in the battalion’s most active combat zone. As battery commander the unit was responsible for training with and conducting counterinsurgency missions with Iraqi Army and Police Forces. The battery secured the highways in an around the battalion area of operations. In addition the battery was directly responsible for the successful capture of many Iraqi criminals. I interacted with Iraqi leaders to enable the populace to be a part of the stabilization process within their communities. Mission focus included stability operations, counter IED, QRF, counterinsurgency operations, area security, joint operations with Iraqi forces, EOD & KBR escort, and offensive operations. Show less

Battery Commander

• 2003 - 2005

Battery Executive Officer

• 2002 - 2003

Directly responsible for the training and welfare of 9 soldiers and NCOs. I was responsible for maintaining firing capability, maintenance, movement, security and fire direction of six 155mm self-propelled howitzers. I also had a force protection mission, as we were deployed to Ft. Riley, KS for Operation Noble Eagle. In this capacity I was responsible for maintaining all mission related equipment and weapons. I was responsible for daily battery operations, the battery QRF, supervising platoon physical training plans and individual weapons qualifications. I wrote a battery maintenance SOP which supported Ft. Riley regulations. Developed a streamlined vehicle dispatch procedure to ensure that the battery could successfully conduct the force protection mission. Resourced and conducted two field training exercises and live fire exercises with the battery’s six howitzers. Maintained a 95% operational rate for six self-propelled howitzers, six ammo vehicles, one recovery vehicle, and two command tracks. Show less

Middle School Science and High School Chemistry Teacher. Asst. High School Football and Track Coach

• Aug 2000 - May 2010

Company Executive Officer

• 1999 - 2002

Second in command of a rifle company. Directly responsible for the soldiers and NCOs in the headquarters platoon. I supported the commander in all areas of combat readiness by organizing, leading, and managing the company administrative and logistical items to allow the company to perform at the highest level possible. I was responsible for mentoring platoon leaders to ensure technical and tactical proficiency. Routinely conducted equipment inspections which resulted in 100% accountability of all company equipment. Identified deficiencies in equipment and ensured that they were repaired. Assisted the commander in the coordination and execution of training. Show less

Science Teacher, Head High School Football andTrack Coach

• Aug 1998 - May 2000

Rifle Platoon Leader

• 1994 - 1998

Directly supervised 40 infantry soldiers. Developed, supervised, and led all training for the platoon in accordance with Army doctrine. Responsible for the coaching, mentoring, counseling, disciplining, safety and professional development for all soldiers in the platoon. Ensured that the platoon was properly trained and equipped so the platoon could successfully complete any assigned mission. Developed a strength maintenance program that that ensured a 95% authorized strength level for the platoon. Developed and implemented a working platoon TACSOP. My platoon was selected to be the first platoon to conduct training in the Live Fire Trench at Camp Gruber. Show less