Bachelor of Science in Music Education, New York University.
Master of Arts in School Administration and Supervision, Montclair State University (NJ).
Post Graduate Courses, Hunter College (NY), Queens College (NY), Columbia University (NY).
Public School Music Teacher, New York and New Jersey, 39 years.
National Education Association, delegate.
New York State Teachers Association, delegate.
New York State Teachers Retirement System, delegate.
Decorated by the Government of Portugal with the Medal of the Order of Merit.
Man of the Year, Portuguese Civic Association of New York State.
Portuguese Civic Association of New York State, secretary
Portuguese American Club of Mount Vernon NY, secretary
Ordained Elder, Ordained Deacon, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Listed in "Who's Who in America," "Who's Who in American Education," and "Who's Who in the World."