Mr. Thomas is a native of Petersburg, Virginia and a proud graduate of Petersburg High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, Health and Safety from West Virginia Tech and a Master of Education in Administration and Supervision from the University of Phoenix. Mr. Thomas has over 27 years of experience in the classroom at the secondary level. During those years, he taught Health, Physical Education, and Driver Education at both Petersburg and Colonial Heights High Schools. He has served as an Assistant Principal and CTE Director at Colonial Heights High School for the past 14 years. He also coached varsity boys baseball, boys basketball, and both girls and women's basketball. Mr. Thomas has dedicated his career to helping both students and athletes become successful in the classroom, workforce, and on the court.