I am amazed that I am an author. “Disorder in the Classroom” is my first work. I have had to do a great deal of writing on the job, but never thought seriously about being published. In addition to writing, I worked as an accountant and a substitute teacher.
I was born in Chicago, Illinois and have lived here most of my life. I attended public school throughout my elementary and high school years. Basically, I am a product of Chicago’s south side.
Upon graduating from Roosevelt University, I began my professional accounting career. It was easy to gain employment after graduation because I already had the experience needed to land a position in the field. Therefore, you could say that I was one step ahead of most graduates. I had worked in non-profit organizations and government positions and that is basically the area where I would stay for the next 30 years off and on.
In accounting, I achieved the position of controller, which is just about the top of the line for one taking that career path. I learned very much about the accounting profession in attaining that goal, but I learned even more about on the job politics. I have met many people throughout my career and I will say that some of my experiences have been intriguing .
