Grew up in Ptown. Went to Ponderosa HS. Degrees from UCD : majors in zooogy and botany, minor in chemistry. Masters certificate in environmental planning. Degree in solar technology. Editor of state publication in energy conservation and alternative energy technology. Professional graphic artist. Hired to teach at EDHS by my old high school principal. Coached football at EDHS for 7 years. Avid white water kayaker and trip leader/organizer, bike riding, gardening, Hatha and Raja yoga, bass guitar player (jazz/rock). Interests : Native American history, metaphysics and comparative religion, planetary cycles and influence on human behavior. Two kids : graduate jazz, under grad Sac State