I was born in Cimarron Chico, Jalisco, Mexico and lived there until I was 15.  My family moved to Sacramento where I attended Sacramento High School.  After high school I went to Sacramento City College for two years and then graduated from Sacramento State with a BA in History and Spanish.

   I have taught in the Roseville City School District since 1975 at Kaseberg Elementary and Buljan Middle School.  I'm currently the Academic Dean and Assistant Principal.

   I have been married to my wife Juanita since 1980.  We have 3 grown children, 2 boys and 1 girl.  In my spare time I like to coach soccer at Roseville High School.

I believe that coaching is teaching.  To be a good teacher and a good coach you have to teach from the heart.