I'm a mother of five children and eight grands, a certified Montessori teacher, and a graduate of Gonzaga and Seattle Universities with degrees in religious studies and pastoral theology. I retired ten years ago as a Director of Religious Education. Since then I have been writing novels and working on my latest published, creative, non-fiction book, Montessori--Living the Good Life. I live in Anchorage, Alaska, traveling with my husband to Hawaii or Mexico during a month of Alaska's cold and dark time. Besides writing, exercising, traveling, and reading, I am now busy marketing my book. I have a special place in my heart for children and look forward to being in touch with others of like mind. more ...