I am currently nearing the completion of my educational doctorate in sport management and leadership. I have spent the last 28 years as a science and health and physical education teacher. Additionally, I have served as a high school football and track and field coach. I attained a master's degree in sport management from the United States Sports Academy in 2011. In two months I will begin the first stages of my work on my dissertation. I will be completing a mentorship program at Southern University this spring under the former athletic director.