His previous experience includes time as a materials science researcher, temperature calibration specialist, professional tutor of mathematics and physics, and professor of mathematics and physics (Rutgers and Rowan University, and Middlesex, Burlington, and Salem community colleges). He is a three-time graduate of Rutgers University and holds the degrees of B.A. in physics, M.S. in mathematics, and Ed.D. in math education. His dissertation studies effective roles in collaborative learning. He wants to share a spirit of encouragement and success with all his students so that they can each become exemplary scientists.