ABOUT

Years ago, on a wing-and-a-prayer, I moved cross-country to LA to see what kind of writer and person I could become. And what a time it's been! I currently teach online classes at Santa Monica College and love it when the students call me "Professor." 

I earned five (5) California teaching credentials and my MA in Education at Cal State LA University, enabling me to pursue my talent for teaching. (I’m the only teacher I know who got a non-verbal autistic student talking…and in only a day!) I was certified in Paralegal Studies at LA City College to combine my strong writing abilities with my admin skills in the legal arena. My favorite jobs to-date have been in the fields of real estate, entertainment, journalism and education.

I’m still somewhat bi-coastal in residence but live most of the year in the house I grew up in, on a quiet street in my hometown on Long Island where I bought my family home in late 2022. I occupy myself in a variety of fields dedicated to pursuits I find satisfying and important in life. In addition to teaching K-12, at the college level and in prisons, some highlights have been my TRANSIT TV TEACHER television program, my MURDER, MISCHIEF & MAYHEM! podcast (available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and more) and my catalog of writing projects: books, essays, short stories, screenplays, genealogy, educational theory, instructional lessons, personal letters, etc. I've never had a day of writer's block in my life.

I don't carry a cell phone around to distract my attention or clutter my daily thoughts. All I need are a few friends, a good book, a glass of decent mid-priced wine and a little classical music. (I loved the summer concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and hope to find something comparable on Long Island.) And some fond memories of meaningful moments to reflect on my life. And, as Sondheim said ...the days go by..

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