Wow, I can't believe the time has passed by so quickly! My Chess life started after High-School, I had read over 200 books on Chess before people began asking me to teach their kids. My hobby became my passion and I wanted to share this great game with all my new friends. We would gather in the evening at the local coffee house and play till they closed the doors. Ah, those where the good old days.

Coaching actually helped me get into College so I could pursue a degree in Education. Teaching had become so natural for me; I had tons of hours already working with students. My family was shocked to seeing me (for the first time) make straight A's in College. During my college years I served as Vice President for the National Honor Society, I was also teaching Chess at 10-different schools in Houston, and coaching my College team to become the BEST College Team in all of Houston! I successfully finished college in 2013 with a Degree in Urban Education from the University of Houston-Downtown as a 4-8th Generalist. 

I have had such an interesting Teaching Life - I had started first as a Homeschooling Teacher, Public School Teacher, Private School Teacher, and now an Online Teacher! As a Generalist I have been able to teach so many different subjects; my favorites are: Texas History, U.S. History, World Cultures, Language Arts, Creative Writing, Life Science, Minecraft Engineering, Computer Basics, Videogame Programming, and Teen Leadership.  

What does it take to become a Professional Coach? A good Chess Coach must know HOW Chess & People both work. A well-organized person will be able to manage and plan for their bright future. I've seen the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in various Chess Activities done by other Coaches. I wanted to develop my own programs to make sure that the people I care about are receiving GOOD QUALITY for what they pay for.  

WOW! I am so lucky I have Pink & Purple Chess Pieces for my daughter Penelope. She helps me to relax and remember that "Chess is just a game" (It's not life). And that means we are suppose to be having FUN and LAUGHING! Nothing is more important than Family Life. I enjoy this game even more with Penelope being there listening to my funny Chess Stories. If you are lucky, you just might get a chance to play her a game.