�The best way to escape from a problem is to solve it.�



Education
    B.S. Texas A&I; State University
    (Biology and Mathematics)
    M.S. Stephen F. Austin State University
    Post-graduate studies: Virginia Tech
    NSF Short Courses: University of Alaska, Anchorage

Experience
    Vertebrate Museum Student Curator, SFASU
    Biology Instructor:
           Bee County College (1983 � 89)
           North Harris College (1989 � present)
    Honors Biology Faculty (1994 � present)

Awards
    NHC Faculty Excellence Award (1995, 2002)
    Balcomb Award - 1997
    (Advancement of Community College Science)
    NHC Writing Award (1995 � 98, 2001, 2002)
    Who�s Who Among America�s Teachers
    (1998, 2000, 2002, 2003)

Philosophy
    Work Hard--Do your best--Keep your word--
    Never get too big for your britches-- Trust in God--
    Have no fear--and Never forget a friend.
    -Harry S. Truman
Courses
      Biol 1406 - Biology I
          Syllabus
          Fall 2004 Schedule
      Biol 1407 - Biology II
          Syllabus
          Fall 2004 Schedule
Campus Addresses
      Office: Winship 208F
      Voice Mail: 281-618-5770
      E-Mail: [email protected]

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