Graduated Loveland High School 1982

United States Military Academy at West Point B.S. Degree History 1986

Xavier University M.Ed. Secondary Education 1996

Miami University M.A. Political Science 2007

Love of country and a keen desire to impart to Loveland’s youth an understanding of American Democracy have led Dave to two very diverse careers. After graduating from West Point, he spent 21 years serving his country on both foreign and American soil on active duty and in the US Army Reserves. He earned many awards and medals and rose to the rank of Lt. Colonel. As a US Government teacher at Loveland High School, he traveled with seniors to Washington D.C. to instill in them just how precious this country and our freedom is. He leads by example to instill love of country in his students and inspires them to embrace the principles for which our nation was founded.

• Deployed Saudi Arabia, first Persian Gulf Conflict 1990

• Served at US Central Command August 2003 – July 2004

• Served at Combined Forces Command – Afghanistan August 2004 – July 2005, as a

• Civil Military Operations Officer to assist in building the capacity of the Afghan Civil Government

• Current Rank – Lieutenant Colonel

• Teacher Loveland High School 1994-

• Bronze Star

• Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Ribbon, Southeast Asia Service Medal, Afghanistan Campaign Medal, Global War on Terrorism Medal

• 1999 Ohio Winner – James Madison Memorial Fellowship

• John A. Hottell III Award for Excellence in Modern History

• Daughters of Colonial Wars Award for Excellence in American History