He obtained his B.S. in Secondary Education with a focus in History/Geography from The University of Alabama. He also earned a M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and instruction in Secondary Social Science from The University of Alabama. His research interests include: educational policy, high stakes testing, technology integration, and the use of primary source documents as a method of improving student achievement. He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses in Secondary History/Social Sciences, general education courses, and supervises students during their clinical experiences at local area schools.