The author is a Harvard University Master Teacher who has taught at Harvard, Penn State, Juniata College, Lesley College, Boston State College, and in New York City secondary schools. He has been listed in Who's Who Among America's High School Teachers, and twice nominated for the Board of Trustees of the College Board. He also served as a member of the Editorial Board of the Harvard Educational Review, and has published numerous articles, book reviews, and op-ed pieces.