Prophet holds a Master's degree in Special Education from Boston University. His professional experiences in the field of education covers a wide range of age groups in a variety of settings. He taught 6th graders in public school, taught emotionally disturbed children in a private psyciatric clinic, and a school adjustment counseling in public schools, taught in Headstart classes and taught candidates for the NASD licenses examination. He served in the military as an Air Navigator in the U.S. Navy and retired as a Commander, having served in the Naval Reserve for 17 years.