A lifelong resident of St. Louis, I attended Clayton High School and Washington University, where I received my A.B. degree in 1966 and my M.A. in 1969. Subsequently, I have taken graduate courses and workshops at Washington University, the University of Missouri, and Webster University. I hold a Missouri Life Certification in Social Studies, grades 7- 12. I taught at West Ladue Junior High School and Ladue Horton Watkins High School from 1966 to 2005. I have held adjunct appointments with Washington University, the University of Missouri - St. Louis, and Columbia College.