Juris Doctorate, University of Nothern California - 1998

Master of Science, Education, University of Southern California - 1985

B.A. Japanese, San Francisco State University - 1980

B.A. Sociology, San Francisco State University - 1980

" Best Teacher " awards of "Who's Who Among America's Teachers", 2003, 2000, 1998




6th Dan Fudojitsu Karate Do

2nd Dan Kendo

1st place (sparring, over 176 lbs.) - Golden State Karate Association "Belt Champion" Tournament - 2007

World Champion (sparring, over 176 lbs.) - Golden State Karate Association Championship - 2007