George is a native of Myerstown, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Dickinson College with degrees in English and History. Following a stint in the U.S. Air Force, he obtained a Master's degree in Communication Disorders from Bloomsburg University. His work with children in the autism spectrum was rewarded with the 1983 Teacher of the Year Award, presented by the National Society for Children and Adults with Autism.
George is also an accomplished pianist, having accompanied Brian R. Gibson in concert performances of "Messiah" by Handel.