Hometown: Tifton, GA
What's something on your bucket list?
I want to attend all four tennis grand slam tournaments.
What actor would you cast to play yourself in a movie about yourself and why?
Ryan Reynolds or Neil Patrick Harris. They are both awesome guys.
What's your favorite place you've traveled to and why?
I completed a couple trips to Beijing and Budapest. My favorite places from those travels would be visiting the Great Wall of China & sipping coffee by the Danube.
Favorite family tradition:
Passing on a love for music, learning, and sports to my son. Also, exchanging Dad jokes with my father.
What is your proudest accomplishment?
Professionally, getting the opportunity to work with Scheller students and most recently being recognized a GT 1000 Instructor of the Year in 2021. Personally, teaching my son to ride his bike.
What did you want to be when you were small?
I wanted to be part of a great team and travel the world.
What is your latest book recommendation?
“Atomic Habits” by James Clear. I’m currently reading “Digital Body Language” by Erica Dhawan.
My life story in exactly one sentence:
Who knew that growing up in a household that prioritized learning, respecting nature, and having a positive impact on your community would lead to a higher education professional pumped about helping others crush it in pursuing their career success.
My favorite restaurant in Atlanta:
Marlow’s. Whole Foods hot bar is a close second.
My favorite comfort food or family recipe:
Peanut butter and dark chocolate topped with coconut cream.