He is a graduate of Purdue University. He worked at Mount St. Vincent University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and Norfolk State University where he served for 25 years in the Department of Family and Consumer Services and in the Political Science Department teaching Critical Thinking courses. He's also been a high school teacher, dean of students, athletic director, and an explorer scout leader in Massachusetts. Dr. Tony is an artist, a writer, a prior dance instructor for Arthur Murray Studios, a poet, a blogger, and a Great Grandfather!