Mr. Lanford has been in education for almost 15 years.  He taught for four years in the Little Rock Special School District , one year at Springdale High School , and has been at Gentry High School for the last nine years.  He teaches Spanish, Psychology, Sociology, and Civics.  He attended the University of Arkansas-Little Rock where he received his B.A. degree in Philosophy and Political Science.  He went on to get a masters degree at the University of Arkansas-Fayetteville.   He enjoys fly fishing, kayaking, and photography.