The author is a researcher, an advisor, a statistician, a legislative analyst, a mountain climber, a fencer, an actor, a teacher, a photographer, a program designer for gifted programs, a coordinator for new teacher training, literacy cadre groups and testing outcomes. Holds an A.A degree, a B.A degree, a M.S. degree and others.Worked as an External Evaluator in the California Underperforming Schools Program (IIUSP). Designed four instruction thematic models for the Los Angeles School District. Has invented a way to increase reading comprehension: papers published by ERIC, the U.S. Dept. of education website: A Constructivist Technique Which Improves reading Comprehension SP 038 687, updated to Using Emotional Intelligence to Improve Reading Comprehension. Worked on California Standards as an Associate Director at the UCLA School Management Program of Center X. Designed classes in conjunction with the J.Paul Getty Museum, the Huntington Museum and the Japanese American Museum.