Having earned a BA in English Literature from Hunter College in New York, and an MA In English Lit from San Jose State University, Phyllis Hoag spent thirty-three years as an educator. Her career included sixteen years on the elementary level, a touch of teaching English and Philosophy on the secondary level, a stint as a School Librarian and Computer Lab Media Teacher and ten years as a Resource Teacher for the Learning Handicapped. Ms. Hoag likes variety which explains her treks to exotic places, her eclectic interests and her diverse teaching experience. She has served as chief writer and t...