Alexandra Penn, EdD, has worked in the field of education for more than twenty-five years. Born and raised in New York City, she earned both her undergraduate and graduate degrees from Hunter College of The City University of New York. She has worked with students of all ages and experienced both the classroom and administration. She has served as a trustee to Brevard Community College, a visiting professor at the University of Florida, and a special advisor to the Florida Commissioner of Education. The author has established herself as a respected school reformist in Florida, offering her ser...