Personal:

Newport News resident since 1952

Graduate: Warwick High School, 1970

Married: Kimberly

Children: Brandon, Meredith, and Sarah

Education:

University of Richmond, BA English, 1974;

College of William & Mary, M.Ed., Education Administration, 1979;

College of William & Mary, CAGS, Education Administration, 1985

Professional:

Teacher, Newport News Public Schools, 1975 - 1984;

Assistant Principal, Newport News Public Schools, 1984 - 1994;

Coordinator, Professional Development, NN Public Schools, 1994 - Present

Legislative:

Member, House of Delegates, Dec. 1, 1988 - Present

Committee Assignments:

Health, Welfare & Institutions (Chairman)

Appropriations (Vice-Chairman)                                      Subcommittees: Health & Human Resources (Chairman); Public Education; and Public Safety);

Education                                                                  Subcommittees: Standards of Quality; Teachers & Administration

Budget Conference Committee (2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009)

Commissions:

Member, Joint Commission on Health Care (Vice-Chairman)

Member, State Executive Council for At-Risk Youth

Member, Joint Legislative Audit & Review Commission

Member, Mental Health Law Reform Commission Member, Jamestown-Yorktown                  Foundation