Meet Ted

I graduated from a public technical high school—very much like a magnet school—in Buffalo, NY, with an education in computer software and hardware. Although I matriculated at Columbia University in New York City, I did not finish. In my youth I was impatient to put my skills to work and not eager to graduate with a crushing debt load. Based solely on that public school education I’ve had a successful career in Information Technology that has spanned nearly 5 decades. 

Our family has very varied educational experiences. My wife also graduated from a public high school, then went on to earn her PhD in English (well, 19th Century Studies with a concentration in English Literature, if we must be precise!). She taught at the university level for a few years before quitting to become a full-time mom of our beautiful daughter. Heather started kindergarten at our local elementary school, but near the end of second grade we had to pull her out because of health issues. Mom (Dr. Laurel) homeschooled her to finish the second grade, and they both liked it so much they went all the way through 12th grade studying at home. Based on that education, strong SATs, and three Advanced Placement exams with the highest scores, Heather entered the Jacobs School of Music and graduated 3½ years later with a degree in music, with

highest honors. 

As a result, I don’t believe that any education is “one size fits all.” I believe that different students have different needs. For many students, a public education is the best choice, and I want to make sure that, for these students, their public education is of the highest quality and equips them for a successful and rewarding life.

We moved to Swift Creek Township (south of Raleigh, east of Cary, and north of Holly Springs) in December 2013. Heather married this year and they live in Apex, so this community is definitely our home.