- Honored Fellow, 1998-2014, Opticians Association of America
- Master in Ophthalmic Optics, 1989-2014, American Board of Opticianry.
- Registered Contact Lens Dispenser, 1983-1993, National Contact Lens Examiners.
- Certified Optician, 1982-2014, American Board of Opticianry.
- Master of Arts, Special Education: Orientation and Mobility for the Visually Impaired, 1976, California State University at Los Angeles.
- California Restricted Teaching Credential. Mobility for the Visually Impaired, 1976.
- Bachelor of Arts, Mathematics, 1974, California State University at Los Angeles.