Lincoln University Athletics

David was a four-year letterman on the Lincoln University track and field team and served as team captain for two years.  David is a member of Lincoln University’s first ever National Championship team in 1985. He qualified seven times for the NCAA championships becoming a six time All-American in the 55 meter and 110 meter high hurdle events. David achieved additional accomplishments on the track as a member of two record setting relay teams; (Indoor 220 meter shuttle hurdle and outdoor 440 meter shuttle hurdle). In 1987, David achieved the distinction of being selected as Lincoln University’s Male Athlete of the Year. 
 
While at Lincoln, David was a Dean’s List student, a member of Who’s Who Among Students in America’s Colleges and Universities, Lincoln University’s Academic Advisory Board’s Award recipient, received the Jacque Isler Citation award, Most Outstanding Male Student Teacher, and earned a Graduate School Fellowship to attend the University of Delaware.
 
David graduated from Lincoln University with a B.S. in Physical Education and Teaching Certificate, a M.S. degree from the University of Delaware, a M.S of Education degree and Principals’ Certificate from East Stroudsburg University, and a Superintendents’ Letter of Eligibility from Marywood University.
 
David has served as a teacher and principal for the last 26 years.  As a principal, he has received the distinction of having his school recognized by the Pennsylvania Department of Education as a Distinguished Title I School.  This is an award that is provided by the Federal and State branches of government to recognize high poverty schools for high academic achievement. He coached various sports including track and field at the community college, high school, and collegiate levels.  David also coached a Division III National Champion in the 55 meters high hurdles.
 
David’s community involvement includes serving on various committees; My Brothers’ Keeper National Initiative within the Lehigh Valley, Lehigh University’s Public Education Consortium, Easton Area Community’s Diversity Coalition, annual guest speaker for the Urban Education Practicum of Bloomsburg University and a member of the NAACP.