I have devoted my life to serving my state and my country. After leaving the United States Army, I became a Spanish professor at Columbia College in Fort Worth, and currently serve as Vice President of Education at Ancora Education, tasked with providing the very best in vocational training for Texans and people across the country looking to gain the skills needed to succeed in a tough job market. In the Legislature, I want to seize the opportunity Texas has to lead the way in preparing young people for their future, be it higher education or a rewarding career. To do that, we must continue to fight the "one size fits all" approach of the past, and enable students and parents to find a school that can challenge them to succeed.