Welcome to the exciting and sometimes nerve-racking world of Driver Education.  I am excited about a new school year and a new group of young adults.  Driving is a lifelong activity and something I take seriously, as one day the young adults I will be teaching will be sharing the road with me and my family.

A little about me:

I have had the privilege of coaching and teaching in the Smiths Station community for the last 18 years.  I started in 2006 teaching Physical Education at Smiths Station Elementary, now known as East Smiths Station Elementary.  I spent 7 great years there as part of a special group of teachers and administrators.  In 2014, I was blessed by being named the Head Baseball Coach and moved to High School to teach Driver Education. I retired from coaching baseball after the 2024 season. It was a fun transition and has been 11 years of great experiences, some of which raised my blood pressure.  I enjoy being part of a process that students look forward to (getting their license and gaining independence and freedom).

I grew up in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and attended Tuscaloosa Central High School.  I played 3 sports in high school and was fortunate that it led to an athletic scholarship to play baseball at Auburn University.  One of the best decisions I ever made.  Again, I was fortunate to be good enough to be drafted in the 4th round of the MLB draft after my junior year and signed a professional contract to play with the Cincinnati Reds organization in 1990.  I spent the next 7 years doing that while also trying to finish my education. 

I have been married to my wife Cindy for 32 years and have 2 children (Ryan, 28, and Tatum, 26).

 Experience 

Lee-Scott Academy  1996-1998     Physical Education 

Head Baseball Coach/ Asst. Coach Football and Basketball

Sparkman High School  2000-2006   PE/Computer Science 

Head Baseball Coach/ Asst. Football

Smiths Station Elementary  2006-2013   Physical Education 

Asst. Baseball/ Asst. Football

Smiths Station High School   2013-present    Driver Education 

Head Baseball Coach 2013-2024