How long have you taught at Southern Lee? What classes do you teach?
"I have been teaching at Southern Lee for 3 years now and I teach Health/PE
and weight training."
Any other responsibilities? Club advisor, coach, …
"I am the Head JV Men's Basketball Coach and one of the Assistant Coaches
for the Men's Varsity Basketball team."
What college did you attend? What did you major in?
"I went the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and majored in Exercise
and Sports Science. #GoBraves"
What made you choose this college?
"I chose UNCP because it had a family atmosphere. I knew a few people from
Sanford that was attending there and they told me great things about the
school. Also, the small class sizes were a reason I was interested in attending
because of the connections you could build with classmates and professors."
What job/career did you think you would have before you went to college?
"Before I went to college I thought I was going to be an FBI agent."
If you didn’t immediately seek a career in education, what was that spark? When did
you realize what class was your specialty?
"My spark came in the summer of 2017 when I worked as a YMCA summer
camp counselor. It was then that I knew I had a passion for the youth with
games and activities and that’s what led me to physical education."
What was your first job as a teenager? Where did you work? Duties? Pay?
"My very first job was at Zaxbys. I was a cashier and had to clean the lobby
for minimum wage of $7.25hr."
How do you show “Cav Pride”?
"Coaching and supporting student athletes at their games."
What kind of driver were you when you got your license?
"Very careful. I did not want to get a ticket."
What song do you hear that puts you back in your Senior year of high school? What
year was that?
"Dreams and Nightmares -Meek Mill CavPride2013"
What SLHS staff member (other than a science teacher) would you want for your lab
partner?
"Coach Avalos"
Your family? Spouse, children?
"My son, Deuce"
Favorite team, hobby, sports…
"UNC, Washington Redskins, LA Lakers, lifting weights and basketball"
What are your must have apps on your phone?
"TikTok, Facebook, Weather App"
What three things would you take on a desert island? (other than a boat)
"Tent, lighter, snacks"
What song do you know all of the lyrics to?
"Can We Talk- Tevin Campbell"
If you were a superhero, what would you be? Imaginary or real
"Red Power Ranger"
Favorite restaurant and/or food
"Chipotle"
What actor/actress would play you in a movie?
"LL Cool J"
What fictional character do you identify with most?
"Kevin McCalister (HOME ALONE)"
If you had $5,000 to give to a charity, where would you send the money?
"The BOW Foundation"
What is the most rewarding part of your job?
"Seeing growth in my students from year to year."
What advice would you give a parent who has a freshman?
"Pray"
How did you approach learning and studying with your worst subject in high school or
college? What was that subject?
"Lots of prayer. Pre Cal"
What’s something special you do for your mental health? Relax and unwind?
"Going to the gym"
Any charity, club or outside group you’re a part of?
"Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity Inc. YO"
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Inspirational Quote
“Mamba Mentality” -Kobe Bryant