About Rob
- BA Special Education
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I attended and graduated from Sparks High in 1987 and had wonderful mentors that guided and helped me become a good student and a better person. After graduating from High School, I had coached a 5th grade elementary school basketball team and I realized how rewarding it was to work and help young students. At that moment I knew I wanted to become a teacher. Nevada was an easy choice as it was my hometown w88 slot online and I had grown up watching Wolf Pack football and basketball.
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