Who is Mr. Garner?

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

2. 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

3. Success = K + A + E = + +

4. Educational Summary • The Early Years – Hartselle High School- 1980 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 – 1st job in 1984 (17 years old) • UAH Engineering Program – Fall of 1984 to Fall of 1988 • Awarded Academic Scholarship for 1985-1988 • 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

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

6. 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

7. Cultural Experiences 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 Western Europe • France • Germany • Italy • Austria • Switzerland • Portugal • Spain • Belgium • Netherlands • England • Sweden • Denmark • Ireland Globalization !!!

8. 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 email 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