Matthew is a Duncanville native and Duncanville High School alumni who is currently in his fifth year as the Smith Elementary Physical Education Teacher. He also served at A+ Academy from 2012-2015 as a Science/Health Education Teacher, Physical Education Teacher, and Jr. High/High School Athletic Coach. He holds both a Bachelor's and Master's from Dallas Baptist University. His major areas of concentration were Kinesiology with certificates in physical education and health education.