Born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. Graduated from Jacksonville Bishop Kenny HS. Attended Belmont Abbey College on athletic scholarship (soccer) and earned a BA in Business Administration in 1986. Worked in sales for several years, and in 1998 earned a MA in Catholic Thought and Life. Have taught in the Diocese of Palm Beach for 12 years. Married with three children.

Classroom Rules:

1. All students must be in the classroom and seated in your assigned seats when the bell rings.

2. RESPECT – All students must respect teachers, other students, themselves, and school property. Disrespect in any form will not be tolerated.

3. All students must be dressed according to the JCHS dress code. (All shirts must be tucked in while on campus. Violating this policy = detention.)

4. Food or drink of any kind is not permitted in the classroom.

5. You will be allowed 2 bathroom breaks per quarter – use them wisely.

6. Homework will be collected at the beginning of each class. Absolutely no work will be accepted late. (Excused absences = 3 school days to make up work.) No spiral paper will be accepted for any work handed in.

7. Materials – Each day students are to bring:

1) Textbook

2) Notebook with loose-leaf paper

3) Pen or Pencil

Grading Policy

Tests………..……….50%

Quizzes………….…..20%

Homework…………..20%

Class Participation…..10%

8/30 - Return/Review Ch.1 Tests, HW: Qtns p. 25 (1-4)
8/31 - HW: Qtns p.27 (1-3)
9/1 - Jesus & the Law; HW: Qtns p. 36 (1-6)
9/2 - Review Chapter 2 for Test Friday
9/3 - Test: Chapter 3