1. Can you introduce yourself?

I’ve been with Charleston Country for 18.5 years, in North Charleston to be specific. I’m from the north, from Pittsbugth. I love the opportunity to work with teenagers, I would say education has been a big part of my life. Education saved me from a rough life, it was my way to get out of a bad neighborhood. I put a lot of value in education, and I am still the only person in his family to graduate college. 

2. How would you describe yourself?

I would say I am always silly, my go-to motto is “work hard, play harder.” I love to goof off after the work is finished. I believe that while I may be able to be outsmarted, I can never be outworked. If I’m going to do something it’s going to be with everything I have.

3. Why did you decide to come to Magnet?

I needed to see a different school, I was at NCHS for so long that I needed to see something different. I have an admin degree, and I needed to see something different to see if I ever wanted to use it. I wanted a larger athletic program than NCHS, and at Magnet they offer sports that are club in addition to the varsity programs, like sailing. I like the environment at Magnet, with students cheering everyone else on, and its strong athletic program with the new weight room. Magnet has a bigger athletic department than some of the local 5A schools. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes and I try to alleviate a lot of those stressors. Tickets, security plan, officials, transportation, police officers, paying officials, are all some of the behind the scenes tasks that are part of being an athletic director, and I like those sorts of tasks. I would describe myself as “a big planner.”

4. You used to be a lacrosse coach at Magnet, can you describe your past experience here?

I helped coach the team their first two years that they were a varsity sport, 2009 and 2010. I left because I was finishing my last Master’s degree and felt it wasn’t fair to ask students to be here everyday when I couldn’t.

5. What’s your favorite thing about Magnet so far?

Anywhere I go, my favorite thing is always the students, that’s what I’m in it for. They are always polite, and the student culture is such a big thing here. I am a big fan of Wall day and was excited to see the massive theme per grade, and my mind was blown when I walked into the Senior’s wall. The seniors put in all the effort themselves, and I just feel that there are a lot of great kids there.

6. Is there anything you would like to advise students about?

I just want them to know that this department is an inclusive and safe place for all students and that everyone is welcome regardless of who they are, what they believe, or anything like that. There is nothing harder than being a teenager, and I want to be there for them.