Proud possessor of a BA in English Literature from Cal State University Dominguez Hills, an Masters in English Literature from SUNY Cortland and a Masters in the Science of Teaching from the University of Chicago.

Have taught at William H. Ray Elementary School, a Chicago Public School, for 5 years.

Once did lunch time golden oldies shows at WRNY, 1350AM  in Rome, New York.

Hunted down hexagonal dice, tape measures, etc. for the U of C School Math Project.

Worked in the Robie House when the U of C Alumni Offices were there.