Graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design (Savannah, Georgia) in 2008 with a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree in Animation with a minor in Visual Effects, was on the Dean's List, and his senior animation thesis was showcased in many festivals.
Graduated from Westfield High School (Chantilly, Virginia) in 2004 where he was part of the orchestra as well as a member of the track and field team.