1976-1979, Texas A&M University, B.S. in Medical Technology (Summa Cum Laude)
1980-1981 Clinical Laboratory Science Program Department of Biology The University of Texas at Tyler Medical Technologist/Clinical Laboratory Scientist American Society of Clinical Pathologists Certification (#143009, 1981)
1983-1988 The University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, Texas Master of Science, Interdisciplinary Studies (Biology, Biochemistry and Computer Science)