I was born in Baltimore Maryland although both my parents were from Maryville.  My mother was from Cades Cove and was a descendent of John Oliver an early pioneer of Cades Cove.  My family moved back to Maryville where I attended Eagleton Elementary School and Eagleton Junior High (now Eagleton Middle School).  I graduated from Everett High School.  After high school, I earned a baseball scholarship to Cleveland State Community College where I was a pitcher and was placed on the All Conference Team.   I then attended the University of Tennessee – Knoxville where I graduated with a degree in Education with a certification in history.  I earned my Masters Degree in Administration at Union College in Kentucky and earned my Plus 45 from the University of Tennessee. 

I joined the Tennessee Air National Guard in 1970.  I retired as a Master Sergeant after 24 years of military service.  I have been married to my wife, Debbie, for 31 years.  Debbie is a 1^st grade teacher at Middlesettlements Elementary School.  We have two children, a son, Murph who teaches at Heritage High School and a daughter, Michelle.

I have umpired High School baseball for many years and have umpired 8 High School State Baseball Tournaments.  I love to play golf and I am a dyed in the wool UT football fan.  My blood runs Big Orange.

I started teaching in 1975 at Townsend High School during the last 2 years it was open.   Then, it was on to Friendsville High School for 2 years, 1 year at William Blount High School and then to Eagleton Middle School where I have been for the past 25 years.  I have taught history, Tennessee history and geography.  During my early years at Eagleton, I coached football and basketball where I was privileged to have coached several championship teams.  I was Assistant Principal here at EMS for 9 years then became Principal.

I am in my 4^th year as Principal at EMS.  I have been here at EMS for so long that it feels like home.  I am very proud of all the dedicated staff here and of how well the students have performed.  We recently had a reunion of all graduates of Eagleton Junior High.  I was amazed at all the different professions that Eagleton has produced over the years.  Eagleton has produced many successful doctors, lawyers, nurses, educators and valuable community members.  So, welcome to EAGLETON MIDDLE SCHOOL and let’s continue the tradition of producing outstanding, successful community members.