About Me

I am a retired educator, having taught in the public schools and at the university level. In addition to classroom teaching, for several years I was a reading consultant and a project manager for one of Texas' regional education service centers. Having specialized in elementary education in my educational preparation and teaching background, I finished out my career with twelve years as an elementary principal in the Carrollton-Farmers Branch schools.

After graduating from high school, I spent two years in the U. S. Army as a communication specialist for an armored unit in the Third Armored Division.

I married my college sweetheart in 1959. We have two fine children and seven wonderful grandchildren. We currently live in Carrollton with our pet Pug, Molly.

I am a committed Christian. My wife and I are active in our local Baptist church where I currently teach a senior adult level Sunday school class.

How and Why I got into Masonry

I became a Mason in 1961, soon after graduating from college and beginning my teaching career. I had noticed that many of the "good men" that I respected in my church and in my hometown were members of this organization. They were men of what I call "Good Character." I wanted to be associated with these men. Interestingly, I also later found that my father, who had died when I was a youngster, had also been a Mason.

What I get out of Masonry

Since becoming a Mason, more than forty years ago, I have come to believe that Masonry as an organization stands for what is "good and right" in our world. Its teachings, along with those of my church, have encouraged me to live my life as a "better man."

I was not always active in my local lodge, but I always respected the teachings of the degrees and, therefore, I always paid my yearly dues. I do regret not having made more of an effort to have been active in those years I call my "busy years." I became active in Trinity Valley Lodge soon after retiring from my career in education.