Eddie graduated from SSMT in I992 with Class # 52 after a long career in private duty nursing. He joined the faculty in 1998, and he has enjoyed an amazing career instructing the HIV/AIDS classes, the On-Site chair massage classes, and the Clinic Orientation classes. He also enjoys supervising the student clinics and taking the students to Senior Friendship and other events for clinic experiences. He is a long-time member of Florida State Massage Therapy Association (FSMTA). Having been a former Chapter President and current member of the Board of Directors, he encourages graduates to become members of FSMTA.