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I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
Philippians 4:13
Joe Peoples
ABOUT ME
Current Classes
ENRICHMENT CLASSES
Teaching
Experience
I have ten years of teaching experience, two of which have been at Extraordinary Education. I have taught Introduction to Criminal Justice, and Tae Kwon Do (TKD) a Christ-centered Martial Arts Program.
Qualifications
Degrees
Sam Houston State University
Bachelor's and Master's Degrees
Criminal Justice - Police Science
Certificates
Master Police Officer Certificate
Golden Key National Honor Society
2nd Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do
Formerly ranked 3rd in the world in the flyweight division of the Professional Karate Association (PKA)
Fun Fact(s)
I am related to the Allen Brothers who founded Houston, Texas.
Background
I was born in 1965 in Galveston, Texas. At the age of 19 became a prison guard for Texas Dept of Criminal Justice. I then became a Texas police officer in 1986, at the age of 21, with Harris County until my retirement in January, 2016. I was assigned to patrol for 20 years. I served the remaining 10 years in the Civil Division which included being a Baliff for one of the busiest courts in the state.
I started TKD at the age of 10 and obtained my Black Belt at the age of 15. I have competed in approximately 40 tournaments before becoming a professional kickboxer for a short period in the 1980s. During that time I was ranked 3rd in the world in my division and fought on ESPN in 1985 as semi-main event. I was trained by world champion Ishmael Robles in Galvestion, Texas for 10 years. I have also taught TKD over the years at several different locations.
I have been married to my wife, Teri for 28 years, and we have 2 adult children, including our other children - 2 cats and a dog. Our heart in life is to try to glorify God in everything that we do.