Rob was born and raised in Canarsie, Brooklyn while attending the same elementary school as my great-grandparents, grandparents, and mom, P.S. 115. He knew early on that he wanted to be a teacher after getting a summer job teaching campers how to swim. When they were successful, he found it so very rewarding. So, he found himself at U.S.F. and began his teaching career here in Hillsborough at Wilson Middle School in 1993. Rob comes from a union family, and being a part of the Hillsborough Classroom Teachers Association has been a big part of his career. Early on, he wanted the protection of a union; however, as he became a more seasoned educator, he saw the passionate work HCTA did locally to advocate for public education and how they represented and supported employees in so many ways. He saw beyond the protections offered to members, serving on the HCTA Board of Directors, and now as a proud president. “I get to lead our efforts for better conditions of teaching and learning while advocating for the dynamic teachers and education support professionals in Hillsborough. I truly believe that together we are strong!”