Frederick earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a minor in history from Edinboro University in 1987. In 2010, he earned his teaching certification in social studies from Edinboro University. Mr. Gingenbach also teaches financial literacy to adults part time at Stairways Behavioral Health. Experienced in sales and customer service, he enjoys sharing his knowledge of the business world with his students. He has been married to his best friend, Lisa, for more than 29 years. Together, they raised two boys, Garrett and Tyler. Mr. Gingenbach is a firm believer that everyone should "have an attitude of gratitude."