B.A. Journalism; M.A. Communications, Ohio State University. M.Ed. and American Montessori Society diploma for ages 9-12 from Dallas MOntessori Teacher Training Center, College of Notre Dame, Belmont, CA. Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary (Social Studies) credentials. South Coast Writing Project Fellow. American Montessori Society staff, summer 1981. 37 years Montessori experience.