Flo Barnett began her professional career as teacher in 1964. Over more than thirty years, she's impacted education in early childhood, as middle school teacher, and before retiring, as executive director of pre-school and child development. Barnett writes both children's and chapter books for tweens/teens. Her focus is always on telling the truth no matter the subject adding humor wherever and whenever she can. Flo lives in the Pittsburgh area with her hubby, Barry, and her beloved dog, Shadow.