Education and Experiences

Education:

Central Connecticut State University

  •       Master of Science in Technology Education, May 2004

CT – Alternate Route to Certification – Technology Education - May 2003

Central Connecticut State College

  •        Bachelor of Science in Industrial Arts Technology, May 1979
  •        Driver Education Teaching Endorsement

Driver Education Master Instructor DMV

              Driver Education Instructor Certificate, 2012

Naugatuck Valley Community College

  •      Building Construction
  •      Intro to Fire Technologies
  •      Fire Prevention and Inspection
  •      Sprinkler Systems
  •      Fire Investigation
  •      Suspension and Steering
  •      Integrated Automotive Systems

Culinary Institute of America

  •      Culinary Boot Camp

Stratton Technical

  •      Low Voltage Wiring Systems
  •      Residential Wiring

 

Experience / Certifications / Interests

  • ConnecticutDOE - 047 Technology Education, Pre-K through 12 (2003)
  • DMV CT – Driver Education (1979 recert 2012)
  • ASE Accredited Training Provider Certifications- Hunter Automotive (2016)
    • Alignment
    • HD Alignment
    • Advanced Balancing (tire and wheel)
  • State of Vermont “S” Journeymen’s Electrician License (1995)
  • Firefighter I & II (1985)
  • Standard First Aid, CPR and AED(2017)
  • Incident Command (2005)
  • OSHA 40 hour (2002)
  • Dometic Service Provider – Furnace, Water systems, Awnings, and Lighting (most recent 2008)
  • Auto and RV service expert
  • Class A Commercial Drivers License with motorcycle endorsement
  • Woodworking:
    • Built own home, all phases from design to completion
    • Cedar strip canoe construction
    • Custom cabinets and furniture (some furniture has received awards)
  • Camping
  • Boating / Sailing– past member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary
  • Fire Investigation – Past Plainville Fire Inspector
  • Firefighter 46 years of service
  • Cooking
  • NASCAR
  • CART racing team