M. Ed. in Applied Physiology-Columbia University-1983

M. A. in Exercise Physiology-Adelphi University-1980

B. S. in Physical Education-SUNY at Cortland-1975

Physical Education Teacher-1977-1981-Northport Public Schools, Northport, NY

Director Adult Fitness Program-1981-1985-Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

Adjunct Faculty Member, Department of Human Performance Sciences-1980-1988-Adelphi University, Garden City, NY

President, Otto & Smith Associates-1982-1989-Holtsville, NY

President, Smith Personal Fitness Agency-1984-1991-East Hampton, NY

General Partner, Gott & Smith Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine-1988-1991-East Hampton, NY

Physical Education Teacher-1991-present-East Syracuse-Minoa Public Schools, East Syracuse, NY

Lesson Plans That Meet the New York State Standards for Elementary PE (2003)

Student Centered Physical Education (with Nick Cestaro) (1998)

Youth Strength Training (1988)

Junior Weight Training (1985)

Over four dozen articles and chapters in such publications as: American Fitness, Athletic Journal, Career World, Dance Teacher Now, Fitness Management, Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance (JOPERD), Strength and Conditioning, and training manuals for the American College of Sports Medicine and the National Health Club Association.

2001-The first annual Ruth Skinner Alumni Award from Adelphi University

1999-Induction into the New York State Academy for Teaching and Learning

1999-Community Service Recognition Award for Teaching Excellence from Syracuse University, and

1998-Inclusion in Who's Who Among American Teachers