Expertise:
Educating Students with Profound Handicaps, Federally Funded Programs for the Handicapped
Major Product/SVS:
Education, Inclusion Classes
Favorite Business Publication:
Exceptional Children
Education Degrees:
Masters Degree in Special Education, Florida Atlantic University; Bachelors Degree in Philosophy, Florida Atlantic University; Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts, Miami Dade Junior College (Now Miami Dade College)
Throughout the duration of your career, what was the one highlight that stood out the most?:
The highlight of his career was getting programs for autistic children established, which took more than 10 years.
Charity:
Paralyzed Veterans, United Way, Salvation Army
Number Of Years In Profession:
44
Number Of Years In Current Position:
13
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his intuitive nature and being able to focus on the abilities and not the disabilities in others.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession because he was interested in civil rights and working with the mentally handicapped.
Extended Bio Profile:
He contributed to the BKR Project, which was the first federally granted program to help severely mentally handicapped, autistic and learning disabled children.