Tad Cavalier has over 15 years of experience in education, criminal justice, and information technology. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Government from Nicholls State University with a concentration in Public Administration and Public Relations. Currently, he works as a Process Technology Instructor at South Central Louisiana Technical College, where he teaches health and safety and quality control. Previously he has held positions as a Probation and Parole Officer, Adjunct Professor, and IT technician for school boards.