I have been in the education field for over 20 years. I have earned a Master of Science degree in Education as well as some undergrad degrees. I also hold a certificate from eCornell in Plant-Based Nutrition.

In 2010 I found myself near death's door as I struggled with chronic illness, obesity, and addiction. At over 400lbs and barely able to walk, I had become addicted to Fentyal and alcohol and I had all but given up on life.

I stumbled on to a whole food plant-based lifestyle not knowing the powerful correlation between food and health. As I started implementing what I was learning my health and lifestyle began to change rapidly.

Since then, I have lost over 200lbs and regained my health while getting off all of my almost 20 prescription drugs. My high blood pressure, high cholesterol, allergies, sleep apnea, and morbid obesity are all gone and I live a happy and healthy life with my beautiful wife.

After years of having  limited mobility I