Mr. Applegate has taught in the Piscataway Township School District for ten years. He has taught on the second and third grade levels. His expertise is in mathematics and he uses his knowledge of the subject to create exciting and meaningful lessons for his students. He graduated from The College of New Jersey (Trenton State College) in 1996 with a degree in Elementary Education and Mathematics. He is an active member on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics He has also participated in curriculum writing committees for the Piscataway School District.