Occupation- Educator

Spouse- Linda Danish of Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Child(ren)- Richard Michael, Lisa Michelle, Michael Jeffrey

Grandchild(ren)- Raimund Clement, Serene Medera

Education- City University of New York, Earth and Environmental Sciences with Secondary Education, 1976

Born- February 15, 1954, New York, NY

History- Representative Danish's father, Jacob "Jack" Danish, was a decorated World War II veteran who also served as the Jewish War Veterans Post Commander. Also, an uncle Gregory Olsen was able to journey in 2005 aboard the Russian Soyuz Rocket to the International Space Station and conduct several science experiments.

Moved to Florida- 1977

Religious Affiliation- Jewish

Recreational Interest- kayaking, swimming, tennis, travel

Committee Membership - Agriculture & Natural Resources Appropriations Subcommittee

Economic Affairs Committee

Education Committee

Government Operations Appropriations Subcommittee

Legislative Service - Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2012

Affiliations - Beth Am Men's Club, 1995-present

Florida Education Association, 1993-present

Hillsborough County Teachers Association, Representative, 1994-2012, Captain of Program Sales Outback Bowls, 1995-2012, Senior Building Representative, 1996-2012, Team Leader, 2007-2010, 2012, Supervisor of Program Sales for Super Bowls, 1987, 1991, 2003-2011, member, 1984-present

Little League of Cambria Heights, New York, coach/manager, 1974

Highlights - Top Science School Teacher, 2004

Strategic Care Insurance, Top Sales, 1990-1992