Clontz, Major David

How long have you been teaching?

4 years in total (AFJROTC Coffee County Central HS in Manchester, TN).

How long have you been teaching at THS?

First year teaching at THS.

Past careers?

Served 27 years active duty Air Force. Throughout that time I was an Air Traffic Controller, and later commanded airfield operations. I also had the opportunity to teach USAF air Traffic Control Technical Training School, Air Field Operations Officer Course, and at the USAF Squadron Officer College.

Children/Family/Pets?

My wife Lisa and i have been married for 24 years. I have two daughters, Samantha and Sierra, and one son, Alex. Sierra, the youngest, graduated college this year (2018). Samantha and Alex live in Marion, NC and college station, TX respectively.

I aslo have two “ankle biter” dogs, Bob and Layla.

Where are you from (Born/Raised)?

I am from Marion, NC- just on the other side of Black Mountain and i lived there up until i headed off to the Air force right after high school.

Where did you go to college?

Embry Riddle Aeronautical University–BS, Aeronautics

William Carey University–MBA

Hobbies

Woodworking, Golf, and hiking

Fun facts about you?

Two times in my life i was in charge of the airspace over Baghdad International Airport

I absolutely love the BEACH but absolutely hate the SAND!