What degree did you receive and what was your major?

Machine Tool Operations

What is your current occupation?

Metal Fabrication Instructor at Indianola Career & Technical Center

Why did you choose to attend MDCC?

I heard about this really great trade, and young guys that completed the program were being set up with really good jobs!

Who was your favorite teacher during your time at MDCC and why?

Mr. Charles Wooley. I came to Mr. Wooley right after I graduated high school in 1995, very immature and made very poor decisions! Mr Wooley wasn't having that and refused to see any one of his students fail in life! He was was a great leader, very strict and instilled a discipline in his students that still exists to this day! He really changed my life, along with a lot of my friends, and now we all have great careers and are doing great in life thanks to the best man I ever met, Mr. Charles Wooley!

What is your best memory from your time at MDCC?

My favorite memory had to be Graduation day 1997, I accomplished my goals and believed I made my instructors proud!

For you personally, what encapsulates the term "Trojan Spirit"?

Self motivated and resilient!