Senior Aerospace ROTC Instructor
Graduate of:
Clarendon High School, Clarendon, Arkansas - 1989
Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas - 1998
Air University, Montgomery, Alabama - 2014
BS in Education, Minor in Athletic Training/Sports Medicine
MAS in Military Operational Sciences
Aerospace Basic Course, 2001
Squadron Officer School, 2008
Air Command and Staff College, 2014
Air Force Profession of Arms Center for Excellence (PACE) Enhancing Human Capital Certified Instructor, 2015
AFJROTC Joint Instructors Certification Course, 2019
2023 marks my second year at West Monroe High School and my sixth overall. I am the Senior Aerospace Instructor (SASI) for the Air Force Junior ROTC program.
Prior the teaching at WMHS, I was at Hope High School, Hope, Arknasas. 2018-2022 as their SASI.
I served in the U.S. Air Force, Reserves, and the Arkansas Air National Guard for a total of 27 years. During that time I was enlisted for 10 years as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic with Civil Engineering and Aerial Port, then received my commission in 2001 from The Academy of Military Science Officer Training School. I served 17 years as an officer; nine as a Logistics Readiness Officer over Supply, Fuels, Transportation, and Aerial Port Flights; six as Commander of the 189th Logistics Readiness Squadron; and two as an Inspector General over Complaints Resolution.
I have been married to Christy Smith Hart for 10 years. Christy is the librarian at Lakeshore Elementary in the Ouachita Parish School District. We have four sons: Caleb (30) who lives in Denver, CO, Luke (23) resides in Hannibal, MO, William (20) who is attending Louisiana Christian University, and Wesley (18) who is a Senior at Ouachita Parish High School.
Aside from spending time with my family, I am adventureous, enjoy watching college athletics, outdoor adventure activities (especially hiking), traveling, and cooking. When not in uniform, I enjoy thrifting suits and nice clothes, tailoring them myself, and teaching young men clothing and social etiquette. My bucket list includes visiting all 50 states (at 36 now), and Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail.