Bio

David was born in rural Lawrence County. His parents were hard working but bounced from job to job. His family lived on assistance throughout his time at home. At age 19,  David found himself married with a child and no real future. His wife Teresa decided to start attending a local community college. With the help of Pell Grants she went back to school. David soon followed. It was a long road that found David working as a janitor, musician, mechanic and truck driver as his family fought to rise above poverty. Both of them were the first in their family to attend college. After many years of relying on the government to provide for him, he proudly accepted a job as a teacher and began paying back the debt he owed to his country. His story is a success story. Many people along the way were instrumental in inspiring him to realize his potential. Now after teaching for the last 10 years, he is ready to step up to the next level of service. His story is a real life Horatio Alger story of success over adversity. Now he wants to take his experience to the United States Congress. He can offer insight into the problems of Appalachia that no one else can. He has lived them. Coupled with his Masters degree in education, he brings a unique perspective to government that few can match.