User:SoloPatriot

I am veteran of the United States Marine Corps(May 2001-August 2005). I served as a Logistics and Embarkation specialist. I earned certifications in various elements of the transportation of materials and people in addition to a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Though selected for Sergeant, I was discharged under the now-defunct "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy before being promoted. I went on to aid in founding the Call to Duty Tour, which morphed into the national nonprofit Servicemembers United.

I moved back to Memphis, TN soon after my discharge, where I pursued a few stop-gap jobs before returning to university for my degree. I received my BSEd from The University of Memphis, specializing in Teaching All Learners, which is a combined degree in special education(k-12) and elementary education(k-6). I earned my MAT from Marian University in Indianapolis, IN as a 2011 corps member for Teach For America. My MAT focused on secondary education. Currently, I am attending The Johns Hopkins University for a Masters of Public Management.

Other than the military, my work history includes nationally-recognized charter schools, a renowned police department, armed security, bar tending, and various office logistical jobs. I am now an assistant director in charge of education and scholarships for a major veterans' advocacy nonprofit.

I am an avid researcher of anything that garners my interest including my areas of experience and official education, as well as items as varied from craft beer to climate science.