Who is Mr. Garner? Student Teacher Introduction Hartselle High School Spring 2014 CT – Mr. Jack Napier

Guiding Philosophy  An exciting and worthwhile journey always starts with a good cup of coffee!  Life is much easier when you make good choices!  The formula for success in life!  S = K + A + E

Success = K + A + E = ++

Educational Summary  The Early Years – Hartselle High School to 1984  Varsity Basketball – All-State Senior Year, Academic All-American  Career Goal: Computer Engineer or Math Teacher (Coach Booth)  Graduated with 3.96/4.0 GPA  Undergraduate Education – BS Electrical and Computer Engineering  Computer Sciences Corporation – 1 st job in 1984 (17 years old)  UAH Engineering Program – Fall of 1984 to Fall of 1988  Awarded Academic Scholarship for  Cooperative Engineering Student with Motorola UDS  Graduated with Honors – GPA 3.86/4.0 GPA  Graduate Education – MA in Mathematics/Secondary Education  UAH Mathematics Department – 2003 to 2005  Graduate Teaching Assistant – Algebra and Precalculus  Mathematics Tutor – Supplemental Instruction  GTA Teacher of the Year (2005) - Graduated with Honors – GPA 4.0/4.0

Keys to Academic Success! 1. Value Education and Learning Education is the highway to economic opportunity 2. Go to Class! 3. Listen during class and actively participate in the classroom! 4. Do your homework – work with other students! 5. Ask for Help!

Professional Summary  Motorola – 1985 to 1998  Data Communications – analog modems/ISDN for International applications, LEO satellite communication systems  Engineer, Engineering Manager, Marketing Manager  Huntsville, AL, 3-year assignment in Paris, France, Phoenix, AZ  Verilink Corporation – 1998 to 2003  Telecommunication Systems – T1/E1, Frame Relay, SCADA. Fiber-optics  Director of Engineering, Vice President of Marketing  Huntsville, AL, San Jose, CA, Boston, MA  Siemens/Continental Automotive – 2005 to 2009  Automotive Electronics – 4x4 and All-wheel drive control modules  Business Development, Segment Manager  Huntsville, AL, Regensburg, Germany, Chicago, IL, Detroit, MI  IBEC Broadband Over Powerline – 2009 to 2012  Internet Services via RF communications over utility power grid  Director of Customer Service/Network Engineering  Huntsville, AL and Gadsden, AL

Cultural Experiences Western Europe  France  Germany  Italy  Austria  Switzerland  Portugal  Spain  Belgium  Netherlands  England  Sweden  Denmark  Ireland Eastern Europe  Slovenia  Czech Republic  Slovakia  Hungary  Romania  Poland  Estonia  Latvia  Lithuania Rest of World  Hong Kong  Korea  Taiwan  Thailand  Canada  Mexico  Bahamas  Every major city in the US Globalization !!!

Goals for the Future!  Second Career Goal – Teach High School Mathematics/Coach Basketball  Finish program to obtain teaching certificate – Summer 2014 Coursework/Tests and complete student teaching Student teacher to your parents  Find an opportunity to teach next year (Hartselle would be a dream job for me!)  Help the next-generation achieve their goals/dreams!  Enjoy the Simple Things in Life! Family/Friends Fishing, Golfing  Largemouth – 10 lbs., Smallmouth 6 lbs., Spot – 6 lbs.  Maintain a healthy lifestyle – we take this for granted…… Eat healthier foods Exercise on a regular basis