Robert was born in Seattle, Washington and grew up in Southern California. He earned his B.A. in History and M.S. in Education (Curriculum & Instruction) at California State University, Fullerton. Robert has over 30 years of teaching experience in elementary, middle and high school classrooms. He also taught for 9 years at Sylvan Learning Center in Winchester. He is a licensed Washington, D.C. tour guide, Army veteran, has visited all 50 states and seen home games at all 30 MLB stadiums. Robert is starting his 12 year teaching at Eukarya Christian Academy.