1. Do you have children in school? Yes, one daughter who is a junior in high school.
2. Did you go to public school? If you have children did/do they? Yes and yes.
3. Are you currently in school or taking classes? I’m currently working on my MBA through TUI University. It’s a little harder than my Bachelor’s!
4. What level of education have you completed? I have a BS in Computer Science and am currently working towards my MBA.
5. Do you, or did you have loans out for your (or your children’s) education? Not yet. The military has helped me have a fully funded education. My luck may run out with my daughter, though!
6. What are your thoughts on the cost of tuition for colleges and universities? Very expensive, but I think it’s a good system. Even though it costs a lot, the availability of scholarships for those the show they can do it is a good thing. While I personally don’t like the costs, it’s better than the “we owe everybody the same thing” mindset. Right now, everyone does have equal opportunity.
7. Did school prepare you education wise for working in the real world? Educationally, yes. I learned the basic skills to survive in the world.
8. Did school prepare you emotionally for what lay ahead? Somewhat, but I think being raised in a home where I was taught to do what was right and have a strong work ethic did more to prepare me. It’s the parents, not the schools, that should prepare our children for the world.
9. If you were to run a high school, what changes would you make? More emphasis on the fundamentals – the three Rs and imparting knowledge. Mentorship of students in their potential careers would be good. I would eliminate the “all students are the same” mindset and make sure everyone has the same opportunity at education, but would teach based on each student’s individual potential and skills. I would eliminate the social indoctrinations being infused into the schools and partner with parents to help them raise their children in the way they see as right.
1. What one day of your life do you think was your best day? The day my daughter was born.
2. What one day of your life do you think was your worst day? The day my grandfather died. I was ten years old and still remember it vividly, and all the crying I did for a while after. St Patrick’s day is still a hard day for our family.
3. If you had to pick the best year of your life, when was it and why? 1984-1985 – my sophomore year in high school. I was living at the Air Force Academy, one of the most beautiful spots in the world, with lots of good friends, and really enjoying life.
4. If you had to pick the worst year of your life, when was it and why? This past year. Going through a divorce, major family stress. In the end it may be the best year looking back for long-term results, but right now, it’s just extremely difficult.
5. Most recently, what night did you do something that you loved? I try to do something I love every day that I can. However, for a highlight memory, it would be the day I visited the Ziggaraut of Ur last month. A phenomenal, once in a lifetime experience!
6. Most recently, what night did you do something that you hated? The night I informed my wife I wanted a divorce.
7. Tell us about your best relationship that did not work out. My first real girlfriend, Tammy, in Colorado Springs. We just had a special bond that I still remember with great affection. Every relationship since that has come and gone has been tumultuous, but Tammy and I just had fun together.
8. Tell us about your worst romantic relationship that you’ve had. My 18-year marriage, characterized by constant, non-stop lying.
9. Is there a celebrity that you’d love to spend a “no hold bars” night with? Oh, the list is long and dignified!
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