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Acosta, Donna - RD, She is a registered dietitian and nutrition educator. Her clinical expertise is in weight management, diabetes nutrition care, and cardiac rehabilitation management. Donna also has many years' experience teaching cooking classes, which reflects her passion for eating healthfully—and enjoying every bite! She has developed and taught a variety of hospital- and community-based nutrition programs, including such clients as Warner Bros. Studios, Neutrogena and Fluor-Daniel. As the wife of a husband with Type 2 diabetes and the mother of three young children, Donna's focus is on helping others discover how feasible and delicious it can be to eat healthfully for a lifetime.

Acuna, Martin - He is a network engineer and professional web developer, responsible for designing sites and incorporating integrated e-commerce solutions. He has run IT departments for industrial, retail, and non-profit organizations, and has designed, implemented, and administered networks of all sizes running a variety of operating systems. Martin holds A+ and Network+ certifications from CompTIA, and is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), and Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

Adams, Lisa - She is an accomplished writer and editor specializing in business, marketing, and creative writing. Known for her exceptional command of the English language, grammatical precision, and unflinching dedication to excellence, Lisa has won numerous awards for her creative, professional, and scholarly writing. Her diverse body of work has been published in print, on the Web, and on television.
 

Addesso, Patricia - She has worked for over 20 years in retail, academic and telecommunications organizations. She has a doctorate in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, and well grounded in the theory of human behavior at work. In addition, she has held management positions in three companies, and thus "speaks the language" of upper management. This blend of the theoretical and the practical is the hallmark of her consulting style. Dr. Addesso's specialty is organization development and team building. She has been involved in managing mergers, acquisitions, and other large-scale organizational changes, and is currently involved in projects such as strategic planning and personality assessments.

Aksomitis, Linda - She is a full-time writer and Internet Marketing Consultant and holds a Bachelors degree in English. The author of seven electronically published books and a successful web site designer, Linda works as an editor for an online magazine and serves as the Children's Acquisitions Editor for an e-book publisher.
 

Alcorn, Steve - He is the president of Alcorn McBride Inc., a company that engineers equipment for theme parks all over the world. For over twenty years he has been designing audio, video, show and lighting control equipment for themed attractions. Mr. Alcorn is a frequent speaker at theme park conferences, and is the author of a number of fiction and non-fiction books. He also teaches junior high school classes in robotics. Of all the theme park rides he has helped design, his favorite is The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man at Universal's Islands of Adventure.

Allison, Cecelia - She is an experienced software tester and technical support specialist with many years of hands-on experience using and teaching SQL. She is also a freelance Web master, published author, and a university instructor. Mrs. Allison holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance and a Master of Science in Computer Information Systems.
 

Anderson, Cherie - She earned her BA at Arizona State University in Secondary Education. She completed her graduate work at California State University of Northridge. She has over 20 years of extensive travel experience throughout the world as an international tour director and cruise host. Her tours have included travel to China, Asia, the South Pacific, North and South America, Europe, and Russia, among other places. Cherie has more than ten years classroom experience training students how to be professional tour directors. Today, her former students can be found escorting tours throughout the world.

Barnes, Lillie - A lawyer turned hypnotherapist, she is certified in Hypnotherapy by the Institute of Thought in California and the Liedecker Institute of Chicago. Barnes holds a Master's degree and specialized certifications in the areas of Emergency Hypnosis, Medical Hypnosis, Regression Hypnosis, and Forensic Hypnosis. A published author of many articles, Barnes also teaches courses on the subjects of Law, Property Management, Hypnosis, Dream Interpretation, and Self Awareness. Barnes is a member of the California State Bar Association, the National Guild of Hypnotists, and the Hypnotherapists Union of California.

Bebawi, Sabri - He is an English as a Second Language professor teaching advanced writing at four community colleges. Although he is now an American citizen, Bebawi was born and raised in Egypt where he completed his Law degree. He lived, studied and worked in England, France, Italy, The Netherlands, and Cyprus (the Greek Island). In Europe, he worked as a journalist writing and reporting on Middle Eastern affairs. In the U.S., he earned a bachelor's degree in Communications, a Master's degree in Education, and worked as a teacher, writer, reporter, editor and copy editor. His love for writing and languages inspired him to teach, and he has been an English and a writing instructor for about 12 years.

Bermont, Todd - He is a world-renowned job-hunting expert; author and speaker, known for inspiring audiences across the globe and helping people find their ideal job. As a top-level manager, for a Fortune 1000 company, Mr. Bermont interviewed, hired, trained, mentored, and motivated employees worldwide. He has been a featured speaker on the topics of job hunting and career transition at Women for Hire, Women in Direct Marketing, Chicago Public Schools and the Career Transitions Center of Chicago. Todd Bermont’s most recent book on job hunting is titled 10 Insider Secrets to a Winning Job Search.

Bertoldi, Robert - He has been mastering Italian for the past 25 years, and teaching college-level Italian in the classroom since 1987. He holds a Master of Arts in Italian literature, and has taught the language at several universities, colleges, and private language institutions. Bertoldi's proficiency in Italian has earned him university scholarships and a resident academic position in Italy. His enthusiastic teaching style has earned him the praise of hundreds of students, including fellow language instructors.

Best, Doug - He first began working as a field medical instructor in the US Army at Fort Sam Houston, Texas in 1980. He has worked as a nurse in such medical specialty areas as Pediatrics, Newborn Intensive Care, Home Health, adult cardiac, surgical and medical intensive care units, the emergency room, heart catherization, burn intensive care and the morgue. He has been a CPR instructor, EMT, Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Neonatal Advanced Life Support certified. He is also a curriculum specialist and has developed such workforce training programs as Medical Specialty Training for displaced workers, Medical Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant in Spanish, and Medical Transcription for the University of Texas at Brownsville. His training methodologies are currently under review for national publication as they incorporate a variety of military concepts in the development of a holistic educational approach.

Bevans, Neal - He is a former Assistant District Attorney. A veteran of over 150 trials, Bevans has tried every major felony from rape, murder, and narcotics to armed robbery. One of his cases was televised nationally on Court TV. He has a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Georgia (Order of the Barrister) and has been a college instructor for over eight years. He has also presented numerous seminars to medical professionals about the legal field, including training seminars for legal nurse consultants and sexual assault nurse examiners. An author of fiction and nonfiction material, his textbook Criminal Law and Procedure for Paralegals, was published in 2002. His second textbook, Tort Law for Legal Assistants, was published in 2003. He has also published numerous magazine articles about many aspects of the legal and medical fields, including articles focusing on developing a legal nurse consulting practice. He is also a contributing columnist to Legal Assistant Today magazine.

Birch, Tracey - As an educator who has worked with students as young as four and as old as 12, Tracey Birch started practicing Differentiated Instruction before the term was coined. After completing a master's degree in education, Birch taught in varied school settings, from private to public schools and across multiple grades. She currently serves as the Middle School Lead Teacher at a public junior high school.
 

Bishop, Ivy - She has been teaching math for eight years. Her work in inner-city schools has given her the opportunity to work with a wide range of students at different academic levels. She has a bachelor’s degree in math education, which has allowed her to combine the logic of math with her love of teaching.

Blum, Richard - He has worked for over 15 years as a systems and network administrator, administrating Unix, Linux, Novell, and Microsoft servers on a 3,500+ user network. Blum is the author of several Linux books, including Sendmail for Linux, Postfix, Network Performance Open Source Toolkit, and Professional Assembly Language.

Brown, Donna - Since 1983, Donna Brown has been an individual and family counselor. She's worked with hundreds of individuals and families, helping them improve the quality of their lives by teaching them how to make reasonable, rational decisions. She's also skilled in crisis intervention; helping people in crisis make sound decisions despite stressful conditions. Donna has many years of experience as an instructor in adult education. She holds a master's degree in counseling and continually updates her credentials through postgraduate studies.

Browning, Beverly - As a veteran grant writing consultant, she has helped her clients win more than $55,000,000 since 1986. She is a college instructor, conducts grant writing workshops throughout the country, and has authored over a dozen reference and how-to books, including Grant Writing For Dummies and Fundraising with the Corporate Letter Request.

Butow, Eric - He has over seven years of experience in technical communication, Web design, and creating small networks, and he uses Windows XP in his own small network. He is the author of Master Visually Windows 2000 Server, the co-author of Teach Yourself Windows 2000 Server, and the technical editor of Cliffs Notes Setting Up a Windows 98 Home Network. Eric holds bachelor and master degrees in speech communication.

Christianson, Cynthia - M.A., coaches and teaches personal development courses individually and also at the college level. She has over 25 years experience in designing and teaching programs related to self-improvement. Her articles have been published in magazines for parents and on a popular Web site for women.

Clarey, Aaron - He received his Bachelor's of Science in Finance with High Honors from the University of Minnesota. He has been teaching community education courses in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Seattle for the last three years. His courses include Researching, Valuing, and Analyzing Stocks, Investing Online, Children and Affluenza: Raising a Self-Reliant Child. Aaron also enjoys teaching Swing Dance.

Colwell, Stacy - She has excelled as an elementary classroom teacher and school administrator. With a Master's Degree in Educational Administration, she has mentored and instructed teachers in classroom management, literacy and computer integration. Working as a public school elementary principal, she led her school through the technology adoption process and assisted teachers in integrating computers into their daily life.
 

Connelly, Michael - He is a former practicing attorney who specialized in trial law. He has tried and won hundreds of cases in virtually all areas of the law including constitutional, personal injury, juvenile, divorce and child custody, contract disputes, and criminal law. He has tried cases in both state and federal courts, winning several landmark decisions during his years of practice. He's also an expert in the preparation of legal briefs and memorandums. Connelly retired from active practice in 2000 and is now a published author, freelance writer, and teacher.
 

Daniels, Sharon - She received a B.S. in physics from Southern University in Louisiana, and was accepted into a prestigious North Carolina Teach program. She is fluent in both English and Spanish. She teaches for a private school, worked as a programmer/engineer for a large aerospace firm, and provides consulting, tutoring, and training services in statistics, calculus, programming, database and Web design, project management, and economics.

David, Frank - He has been teaching business analysis for more than 10 years at the college and university level. He holds a Master of Commerce, a Master of Engineering, and has completed PhD-level work in Operations Research and Management Science. He has held senior managerial positions in industry and the Department of Defense, has served over 300 organizations as a management consultant, and is co-author of "The Constant-Sum Approach to Business Success."
 

Della'Zanna, Jennifer - She graduated from Albright College in Reading, PA with a Bachelor of Arts degree. With 15 years' experience in the health care industry, she has worked as a medical transcriptionist, receptionist, medical assistant, practice administrator, biller, and coding specialist. She has written and edited courses and study guides on medical coding, transcription, and using technology in health care. She regularly writes feature articles about health issues for online and print publications. Jennifer is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and the Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity.

Delia, Cindy - She is a Systems Analyst and a certified instructor. She has been working in information technology for more than 18 years and has been a technical trainer for over 6 years. As a Systems Analyst, she specializes in database management systems and develops PC applications. She has taught computer courses at the community college level and also performs corporate training. Cindy has also written technical manuals for WordPerfect.
 

Donaldson, Stephanie - She is a member of the National Resume Writer’s Association, and has been writing resumes for over ten years. Stephanie earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from St. Lawrence University and a Masters degree in Business Administration from Clarkson University. Stephanie has held management positions in the hospitality, paper, and seminar industries. For several years, she was employed in the Marketing department at the American Management Association. She owns her own business and also works as a college administrator and lecturer.

Elliott, Shane - Having worked on Flash projects for several high-profile clients, such as Energizer, Infiniti, Nissan, and Saatchi & Saatchi, Shane Elliott was recognized with an American Design Award. A seasoned designer and programmer, he began studying Flash when version 4 was released in 1999. Since then, he has taught online courses as well as university classes on the subjects of Flash and new media design. After being a contributing author to several books in the Flash Bible series, he authored his own collection of Flash tips for beginners: Flash MX 2004 Killer Tips. Elliott continues to consult on corporate and independent Flash projects while teaching.

Emmons, Katherine - She has a Ph.D. in Education and started her online teaching career with a private university. She has lived and worked in several countries, and is the primary author of The Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary, the official guide for the world's only jaguar reserve in Belize, Central America. Katherine is currently writing a memoir about her time spent in South Africa, and writes children's stories for fun.
Gee, Christine - She has a Bachelor's of Science in Business Economics. She is in the process of becoming a high school math teacher and has worked with children for years. Besides teaching, Christine's passions are tennis and fitness.

Eyster, David R - He is an instructor of outdoor topics of great experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science, a Master of Education, and a Doctor of Philosophy in Education; taught in the public schools for 31 years, and was awarded as Conservation Teacher of the Year in 1994. Dr. Eyster has served as a graduate researcher for Bloomsburg University in a speciation project, has lectured on outdoor survival for Bloomsburg University and the Pennsylvania Power & Light Co. Dr. Eyster has also served as a Director of the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Sciences, was the Project Wild Facilitator for the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and is currently an Associate Director on the board of his local Conservation District. His published works include "Environmental Indexes Related to the Emergence of Ephemeroptera of Penns Creek, Pennsylvania" and "A Teaching Text On Outdoor Survival."

Feld, Ellen - She holds a Master of Arts degree in Writing from The Johns Hopkins University and has been teaching college writing courses during the past 20 years. She has taught developmental and creative writing, as well as composition, in the classroom and online. Ellen has also worked as a newspaper reporter and copy chief, personal essayist, Web site reviewer, and writer of computer-based training courseware.

Fessenbecker, Gene - He brings his years of experience as a remodel contractor, custom home builder, and construction manager to a focus in his books and self-study courses about the business of contracting. His published works include the "Advantage Contractor Business Success Series," "Construction Management Excellence," and 13 accredited self-study courses for the Oregon Contractors Board Education Program. Gene speaks to regional and national contractor association conferences about the business of construction contracting.

Flood, William - He is a small business consultant, speaker, and the owner of Horizon Business Services, a small business training firm. He has conducted training seminars for over 15 years, reaching over 35,000 students. Mr. Flood has extensive experience working with home-based businesses in such diverse areas as mail order, consulting, import/export, e-commerce, and real estate investing. A dedicated entrepreneur, he regularly works as a volunteer counselor for the Maryland Small Business Development Center, and was nominated in 1991 for the Small Business Administration's Young Entrepreneur of the Year award. He holds a master's degree from the University of Delaware.

Floyd, Kimberly - A former Registered Nurse, she developed her Stress S.O.S. teaching methodology originally to help nurses identify and cope with the stressors unique to that challenging profession. Now a technical writer, Kimberly has developed training for the medical, banking, and telecommunications industries. Her goal in this course is to help women from all backgrounds gain the skills needed to rise above stress and face each day with renewed optimism and grace.

Franks, Patricia - Dr. Patricia C. Franks—a frequent presenter at workshops and conferences on the local, state, and national level—brings her extensive background in business and education to this course. She has over 20 years of experience as a college educator, teaching courses in business, Web development, information management, and e-commerce. Franks was awarded a New York State Chancellor's Award for her creative efforts in curriculum design and teaching. She is the former owner of a successful small business support center. And while completing a Ph.D. in business organization and management with a specialization in e-business, Franks performed extensive research into the use of Internet technology to promote business.

Fuhrer, Josh - He is a real estate investor and developer with over 10 years of experience in single-family homes, affordable housing, and office and retail properties. He currently works as an independent development project manager on commercial property, consulting with small private for-profit and nonprofit developers on development strategies and construction issues. He has worked on projects ranging from affordable housing to office condos and mixed-use developments. Josh holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Liberal Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Development, and he has served on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping families of modest means attain the goal of homeownership.

Fuller, Robert - He is a web developer, author, and instructor. A veteran of New York's Silicon Alley, he  has also taken his experience into the classroom, teaching thousands of students web-related design practices and technologies. Robert is the author of both the "Dreamweaver 4 Virtual Classroom" and the "HTML Virtual Classroom" for McGraw-Hill/Osborne.

Futterman, Mark - An editor, writer, and Web designer, he is a graduate of Boston University and holds a certificate in Web/Multimedia Authoring. He has worked in an administrative and marketing capacity for a university dedicated to adult learning. He has designed and built Web sites for an assortment of entrepreneurs and small businesses, using Flash to create presentations of greater impact. He has collaborated with educators and professionals to develop effective written content for print and the Web and helped produce a variety of online courses for adults.

Gibson, Lynn - She has worked in the health care industry for almost 10 years, and she has led HIPAA compliance for small health plans. She has hands-on experience with all aspects of the Administrative Simplification portion of HIPAA and with EDI testing, gap analysis, policy and procedure creation, and training. She worked as an independent privacy and security consultant for several years before accepting a position with a large Fortune 100 hospital management corporation. Lynn's "day job" consists of writing information security policies and procedures for 200+ hospital facilities and driving overall compliance with federal regulations. Lynn is a HIPAA consultant on the side and teaches a variety of HIPAA classes for healthcare personnel.
 

Glazer, Mindy - She has been a staff and freelance comedy writer for over 20 years, and she's now a development executive at a Hollywood production company. In the process of breaking into the business, she made every beginner's mistake possible and yet still managed to find work. Because the industry has become more competitive, she developed her course, "Breaking into Sitcom Writing," to help aspiring writers avoid the pitfalls. She has taught this subject at numerous colleges and universities in Southern California, and she has had a number of students go on to sell scripts, get agents and jobs, and even win Emmys!

Gordon, Kara & Muse, Shirley - They are avid entrepreneurs and longtime educators. Both own small businesses that have been earning revenues exclusively through eBay for the past four years. They believe that buying and selling online offers the easiest and most rewarding way to work at home, no matter whether your goal is simply to earn a little extra money or to make a full-time living. They have a keen sense for finding treasures to buy and sell. They have first-hand experienced with the monumental growth of the online auction industry, and enjoy teaching others the tricks they have developed to trade safely and efficiently for maximum profit.

Gough, Melody - She is a poet with numerous publications to her credit. She is pursuing advanced study in creative writing and teaches writing workshops to aspiring poets. She is often called upon to edit and critique literary manuscripts for published fiction writers and poets.

 

Grognett, Jeff - He has been a companion animal veterinarian for 20 years. He was a pioneer in the field of veterinary assistant teaching, developing his first course over ten years ago. The overwhelming success of his veterinary receptionist/assistant college courses led him to expand his teaching into other areas in high demand, including pet first aid, and alternative medical therapies for companion animals. He practices with his wife at a Veterinary Hospital in BC, Canada. Jeff has published a large and diverse number of articles over the last 15 years. He is a regular contributing author to several magazines as well as a weekly newspaper columnist.

Grzelak, Cynthia - As an independent public relations and marketing consultant, she has created and coordinated hundreds of events ranging from small meetings to large and highly public corporate and charity galas. Her clients include commercial businesses, nonprofit organizations and industry associations. Prior to starting her consulting business in 1986, Cynthia began creating special events while she was a marketing executive for several financial institutions and a fundraising director for a major health care system. She has published her own newsletter, Event Ideas, and is a frequent speaker on the topic of event planning. People want to hear what she has to say about events because she lends creative insight, devises comprehensive plans, invents innovative strategies, communicates with excitement, effectively channels resources of time, money and talent, and reliably produces results.

Hall, Merrill - He teaches Computer Science and Information Systems, specializing in C++ Programming, Data Structures, Algorithms, Computer Architecture, and Graphics Programming. He worked in the software design and development field for more than 20 years. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Computer Science.
 

Hardin, Sara - Working with special needs students became a passion for Sara Hardin in seventh grade, when she volunteered at a summer camp for physically disabled children. Their willingness to keep trying new things, despite serious obstacles, impressed her and inspired her to become a special educator. She holds a master's degree in special education and has taught special education classes, mostly at the elementary level, for nine years.
 

Harlan, Michael & Linda - They have been involved in the nursery industry since 1968. In 1985, they began a backyard nursery on a half-acre that grew into a successful 12-year business venture. The Harlan's then shared their experience by publishing a self-help book entitled Growing Profits: How to Start and Operate a Backyard Nursery. Michael has been teaching a course on this subject matter through the extension services of local community colleges for the past four years.

Hart-Benavides, Allyson - She is a technical communicator with over 12 years of professional experience. She spent most of those years working as the manager of the technical communications group for a large consulting company. In 1998, she founded her own technical communications firm. Allyson has used Microsoft Publisher through three upgrades (and five years) and considers herself a Publisher fanatic. She has used the software to create her own company's marketing presence, including her web site, brochures, and business cards.

Harte, Vivian - She has been teaching people how to be more assertive for more than 10 years. She teaches a "Women in Society" class for a large college, and also helps students at a major university learn how to express themselves assertively in the classroom and in the workplace.

Hatch, Lisa - M.A., has been teaching legal certificate and standardized test preparation courses since 1987. She graduated with honors in English from the University of Puget Sound, and received her master's degree from California State University. She is co-author of numerous law and standardized test texts.
Hatch, Scott - He has presented paralegal courses since 1980. He was a contributing editor to The Judicial Profiler (McGraw-Hill and the Colorado Law Annotated (West/Lawyers Co-op) series, and editor of several award-winning publications. He is author of Paralegal Procedures and Practices, published by West Publishing, as well as books on mediation and legal investigation.

Iseminger, David - He is a consultant and author, and has held positions as a telecommunications specialist, networking performance analyst, and programming writer for cutting-edge networking technologies. David is the author of 12 published titles, including the "Active Directory Developer's Reference Library" and "MCSE Internet Information Server 4 for Dummies". His formal education is from the University of Washington, where he earned degrees in English and Comparative Literature, with a minor in writing. David is also an MCSE, earning his certification in under a month.

Iseminger, Kirsten - She has been a Financial Advisor since 1990 and worked for years in one of the world's largest financial institutions. Her clients have included small business owners, high-level executives, and individuals who wanted their wealth to grow. To further her expertise in the financial planning industry and to achieve the highest recognition available for financial planners, Kirsten successfully completed the education and examination process necessary to become a Certified Financial Planner.

Jernigan, Scott - With a Master of Arts degree in Medieval History, he feels as much at home in the musty archives of London as he does in the warm glow of a computer monitor. Scott teaches A+ Certification and PC hardware classes around the country, including several stints at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, Lucent Technologies in Baltimore, MD, and the United Nations in New York City. Scott has also edited numerous computer books, including the best-selling "All in One A+ Certification Exam Guide" and the "Network+ Certification Exam Guide" from McGraw-Hill. Practicing what he teaches, Scott is an A+ and Network+ Certified Technician.

Jodoin, Sonya - She has been involved in social work and youth work for over eighteen years. She holds a diploma in Social Service Work and has had continual education in psychology. She brings to the course both professional and personal experience in the field of adolescence, along with training in a multitude of treatment modalities, approaches, and therapies. She has worked on the front line in mental health settings with individuals and their families, primarily with teenagers. Ms. Jodoin has developed and implemented a specialized joint educational/mental health treatment program for children whose behavior has resulted in school expulsion.

Jones, Phillip - Ph.D., J.D., a former science and medicine instructor, has practiced extensively in both scientific and legal arenas. As a fulltime freelance writer, Jones has published over 100 articles that blend science, law, and history. He earned a certificate in forensics and has published articles on forensic science and historically prominent criminal investigators in Forensic Nurse Magazine, The Strand Magazine, The Forensic Center Newsletter, Today's Science, Forensic Magazine, and Law and Order Magazine, as well as a mystery story in Futuristic. His writings in forensic science earned him associate membership with the Mystery Writers of America.

Jordan, Ned - He holds an MS degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and an MBA from UCLA, and he has 10 years of professional software development experience. Ned has worked with many computer languages and technologies including C++, Java, JSP, ASP, and JavaScript. While working for a Big 5 firm, Ned was involved in the design, development, and launch of several commercial Web sites. He has also worked as an editor for about.com and for a popular Internet-based gaming site.

Kent, Jeffrey - He is an Assistant College Professor of Computer Science. He has taught a number of computer programming languages, including C, C++, Java, and Assembly, but his favorite is Visual Basic. He has co-authored several books, including Visual Basic.NET: A Beginner's Guide. He also is an attorney and has combined both careers by writing applications for law firms. In his spare time, Mr. Kent sometimes returns to one of his former careers, as a professional chess master, by following chess tournaments on the Internet.

Kissam, Linda - She is a twelve-year veteran in the nonprofit management field. She has managed both 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(6) organizations. Besides serving as the executive director for a variety of nonprofits, she also volunteers her time for several charitable organizations. She has served on several boards of directors and has taught both in the public and private sectors. A seasoned wine industry veteran, Linda also consults with major wineries and growers on food and wine events. Besides serving as the executive director for a major wine region in California, she also belongs to several wine clubs and wine societies. She serves on several boards of directors and teaches standing room only wine appreciation courses both in the public and private sectors. She writes a monthly wine column and is a highly regarded and much requested event coordinator for small and large galas.

Krusemark, LeeAnne - She is a journalist, published author, successful business owner, and adjunct professor. LeeAnne began her career in journalism, working as a reporter, then editor, then managing editor for various newspapers in New York and California. She started a successful writing/public relations business in 1988, and has served as Chamber of Commerce president. She is the published author of countless newspaper and magazine articles and two non-fiction books. LeeAnne also spends time guest lecturing about business and writing at a number of colleges, including Purdue and Kent State University.

Landis, Jacquelyn - She holds a bachelors degree and has worked as a nonfiction editor for over 15 years. Her editing repertoire includes books, articles, and business manuals written by best-selling authors such as Eva Shaw, George Carpozi, Anthony Robbins, Ken Druck, and Tom Blair. Jacquelyn has been a speaker in the UCSD Extension program and has participated in writing panels at the University of San Diego. She is also the author of numerous published books and magazine articles.

Lianna, Dawn - She holds a Master's degree in counseling and psychology, teaches communication, stress management, natural health, and therapy skills to capacity audiences. A seasoned writer, teacher, and counselor, Lianna is known for her humanitarian style, quick wit, motivational skills and warmth.

Liatsos, Helene - She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater and Communications and pursued an MBA at Fordham University. After a career working in the Travel Industry, with companies such as Trans World Airlines and the Sheraton corporation, Helene decided she was much better suited to working on her own and started her own home based business. Her consulting company specializes in home based business start-ups and/or assisting established home based businesses who need a helping hand. She has been in this business for over 12 years and has helped many entrepreneurs realize their dream job.

Linquist, Ann - She Linquist is a popular continuing education instructor on college campuses, at corporations, and with non-profit organizations. She has helped hundreds of adults learn to tackle their writing tasks with enthusiasm. Having written everything from novels to newsletters, articles to ad copy, and poetry to proposals, Linquist is able to address the writing needs of each individual. The breadth of her background ensures a powerful, involving learning experience that builds on the strengths of each participant.
 

Loffer, Tracy - She holds a Master’s degree in Education in Curriculum and Instruction. She has been involved in education for twenty years, as a music educator and technology trainer of students and teachers. She has also worked in the private sector as a trainer of domestic and international technology franchisees as well as a writer and developmental editor of educational technology materials using Office, Publisher, and FrontPage for preschoolers with language delays at one of the nation¹s largest non-profit speech and language centers.

London, Sherry - She is a noted Photoshop and Illustrator expert, fiber artist, writer, and teacher. Her art has been featured in magazines and exhibitions. Her published works include Photoshop CS2 Gone Wild, Photoshop Magic, Photoshop Effects Magic, Photoshop In Depth, Photoshop Textures Magic, and Illustrator f/x and Design. She writes the Tips and Tricks column for Photoshop User magazine and is a two-time nominee to the Photoshop Hall of Fame. She has taught for the prestigious Thunder Lizard Photoshop Conference and the Professional Photographers of America seminars, as well as for Drexel University, Moore College of Art, and Gloucester County College. Sherry holds a Master's Degree in Information Systems and has taken doctoral level courses in curriculum design.

Mahaffie, Dixie - She first became intrigued with Braille while attending elementary school. At sixteen, she became a Braille Transcriber for a metropolitan school district. In 1984, she received a Masters of Science Degree in Education with a Certification for Teaching the Visually Impaired, and she began work as a Braille instructor at a State Department of Services for the Blind. Mahaffie currently works as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and an Orientation and Mobility Instructor. She conducts several accredited college-level Braille courses for sighted individuals and has helped many students achieve their goal of becoming Braille transcribers.

Mahler, Debbie - She teaches students at the college and university level on a wide range of business-related topics, has a successful online IT business, has written six books, and writes for several E-zines. Debbie is also a programmer with expert proficiencies in HTML, XML, DHTML, JavaScript, Visual Basic, VBA, PERL and CGI. She holds a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Psychology with graduate work in Organizational Psychology and Computer Information Systems. She was a presidential scholar and graduated with high academic honors including Phi Theta Kappa.

Mandley, Mac - He has an M.A. in Educational Technology/Instructional Design, and is finishing his Ph.D. in Education. His consulting business designs and develops educational software, Web sites, and distance education programs for universities, elementary and secondary schools, public service organizations and businesses. Mac has taught Macintosh workshops in the classroom since 1991 and on-line since 1999.
 

Mann, Bill - He has been writing about software and the Internet since 1993, and has depended on Microsoft Outlook since day one. He is the published author of a number of books on Outlook, including the "Microsoft Exchange 5 Sourcebook" and "How to Do Everything with Microsoft Office Outlook 2003." In addition to this course, Bill teaches "Getting Organized with Outlook 2000" and "Introduction to Outlook 2002," and holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
 

Marrs, Kathy - She is a CPA turned entrepreneur, founder of her own PC consulting and technical training firm. Kathy keeps her foot inside the traditional classroom by teaching HTML and Web Imaging courses. Kathy is also A+ Certified, and, in her spare time, helps disadvantaged youth learn technology skills.

McMillan, Michael - After graduating from Western Michigan University with degrees in chemistry and mathematics, Mike McMillan was employed as an inner-city public school teacher for more than fourteen years. While teaching, he developed a number of supplemental instructional materials that found their way into the catalogs of many educational product distributors. Since 1989, Mike has worked full time developing a wide variety of student activity kits, instructional videos, supplemental workbooks, lab manuals, and study guides for the K-12 education market. Mike has been interviewed on some of the nation's largest radio stations and television programs, including ABC World News. In addition to his online courses, Mike does over 80 live seminars related to self-publishing each year.

Meigs, Tom - He has a Master of Arts degree, has worked as a game designer and producer for the past 10 years for many leading electronic entertainment developers including THQ and The Walt Disney Company. Meigs has contributed to "Game Developer Magazine," while working as an independent game consultant for several companies. He is also the founding partner of an independent wireless gaming company.

Messier, Charlene - With more than 20 years of teaching experience to her credit, she has 12 years of practical experience in business following her college training. Charlene now teaches business subjects to over 100 students a year at the quaint New England Village High School from which she graduated 35 years ago. She specializes in teaching adult education courses in accounting, word processing, business economics.

Meyers, Nathan - In over 20 years as a software developer, he has used Perl extensively for PC and server applications. He has instructed courses in the corporate environment, on introductory Unix and on using programmable financial calculators. He is also the author of the Macmillan book "Java Programming on Linux", numerous conference papers, and articles in trade publications.
 

Mikels, Dan - He is a college instructor who has been teaching Spanish for more than 20 years. Dan holds a Master's degree and has authored and co-authored more than 20 educational products, including Speed Spanish, Fast French and a variety of reading programs.
 

Misra, Nidhi - She has extensive experience in project management and systems analysis. She has accumulated experience in dealing with a wide range of customers from different backgrounds through her work in diverse industries, such as banking, telecommunications, accounting, oil and gas, to name a few. Having managed several projects through their life cycle, she also possesses an in-depth understanding of all aspects of project management. In addition, she has coached several project managers, customers, and systems and program analysts, helping them in applying the concepts of systems analysis and project management to their projects. She has a Master's and Bachelor's degree in Computer Science.

Morton, Bo - A college Director of Grants Development and Management, she has been involved in developing grants for non-profit organizations and community colleges for over 12 years. Under her leadership, the Grants Office at her college annually generates millions of dollars in grant funds for various college programs. She has developed successful proposals for many government and private grants. Morton has conducted training sessions for faculty, administrators and staff at community colleges and non-profit agencies on topics including finding appropriate funding sources, program planning, proposal writing, project management, and compliance issues.  Levine, Janet - She has been a development officer and non-profit manager since 1988. Currently the Dean for External Relations at a top ranked college and the Executive Director of its foundation, she has been a fundraiser and administrator at a number of colleges, universities and other non-profits. In addition to her work experience, Levine has her Masters of Business Administration from Pepperdine University and a B.A. from Hofstra University. Her articles on fund raising and management appear in a number of magazines and journals. She also teaches classes in grant writing, fund raising and non-profit management.

Morton, Lynne - She is a management consultant and executive coach with 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations improve their performance. Her professional experience includes having served as an Associate Director at PricewaterhouseCoopers, a Vice President at Seabury & Smith (Marsh & McLennan), and an Account Supervisor at Burson-Marsteller.
 

Moyer, Bob - He is a college instructor, graphic designer and technical writer and has degrees in education, business and civil engineering. Bob has over 12 years of experience as an instructor and has developed genealogy courses for several colleges. His passion for research and family history has resulted in several genealogy-related books and speaking engagements.

Murawski, Marianne - She earned her Ph.D. in Music Theory from the University of Maryland, her M.M (master of music) in Music Theory, and her B.A. in Music. Her dissertation, Theory through World Music, focused on developing an introductory music theory course that used world music examples. She has been teaching courses in music fundamentals, music appreciation, history of rock music, and world music at several colleges and universities. She is an active member of the College Music Society, giving presentations at Conferences including an International Conference in Vienna, Austria.

Myers, Tom - He is a certified project manager who has been active in managing information technology projects for more than twenty years. A graduate of George Washington University's Project Management program, Tom has taught technical project management and certification courses for two of the largest software companies in the U.S. His published works include "Software Project Management A Methodology" and "Gambling on ProjectsWinning, Not Losing". Tom is also the head of a firm that specializes in rescuing failed projects.

Nevers, Ann - With a law degree and masters in health law, she is involved in dispute resolution in areas of business, employment, and health care. She regularly teaches courses in business law, employment law, dispute resolution, and health care. She has published a number of academic articles, edited legal manuals, and written chapters on employment, dispute resolution, and health care topics. She has industry experience as a director of a regional corporation.

Orsega, Mike - He has a diverse background, with a Bachelor's Degree in Physics from Pennsylvania State University and a Master's Degree in Applied Math from the University of Georgia. Upon graduation, Orsega turned to teaching and discovered the exciting potential of online education. He has more than five years of online teaching experience in university and college coursework ranging from basic computer literacy to advanced programming languages, including online courses in Alice and C# programming.

Page, Amy - She has been a translator and technical writer since the early '90s. She has a Bachelor's Degree in French, and she is one of a handful people in the United States who completed a special Translation minor. Amy has written and copy edited for large companies, and she enjoys translating for a variety of customers.

Paquin, Dave - With a Master of Science degree in Training and Learning Technology, and extensive experience as a Human Resources Manager, Dave Paquin has been training, coaching and managing sales personnel for more than ten years. Gary Paquin is a sales veteran with thirty years of sales experience at IBM, Computer Associates, Software AG, and Applied Data Research.
 

Parenzan Smalley, Carol - She is an entrepreneur and educator with a degree in engineering and over 20 years of business experience. She acts as a consultant to both small businesses and to business writers, has more then thirteen years of experience teaching college-level entrepreneurial courses, and is the former editor of the world's largest customer relationship management online community.

Paxton, KT - After receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development with high honors, Kt Paxton completed a fifth year of study and holds a California Teaching Credential. She managed a pre-school and has more than a decade of experience teaching elementary schoolchildren. Kt is also the published author of the book "More Adventures With Kids in San Diego."
 

Paxton, Scott - He is recognized as a Certified Public Accountant and his background includes experience as a public accountant and is a Certified QuickBooks Professional Advisor and he recently authored a QuickBooks workbook, which focuses on the implementation and troubleshooting the program.

Payseur, Steve - He began his career in sales in 1979, and his sales have increased an average of 22% a year for more than 20 years. As a Sales manager, he set up a training program for his sales force, and he has conducted training programs for several Fortune 500 companies. Steve is the author of "Selling Effective Techniques for Getting and Keeping Customers", a book based on his years of experience and extensive research. A recognized authority in the field of sales, he has been interviewed on several occasions for national sales magazines. Mr. Payseur has written and published two top-selling books, has two more books in the development stage, and has won several literary competitions. His online courses and classroom seminars have been characterized as open, honest, lively, fun, and informative.

Perry, Gail - She is a CPA and holds a degree in journalism and English from Indiana University. She studied accounting at Illinois State University and is a former tax accountant with Big Four firm Deloitte & Touche. She has been teaching since 1989 and is the author of 15 books, including Using QuickBooks, TurboTax: The Official Guide, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Doing Your Income Taxes, and the forthcoming Surviving Financial Downsizing: A Practical Guide to Living Well on Less Income. She is a financial journalist and has written hundreds of articles for newspapers, magazines, and Internet news sites.

Poole, Jillian - She has raised money for schools and colleges, arts organizations, community organizations – you name it – in the U.S. and abroad. She loves fund raising, because doing so empowers her to make wonderful things happen. She has had many years of hands-on fund raising experience for non-profit organizations, large and small. She taught a graduate course in arts management and fund raising at The American University for 16 years, and authored Managing for Money: A Handbook for International Cultural Institutions, a book that has been translated into four languages.

Power, Craig - He has worked in adult continuing education for more than 18 years. A UCLA graduate, he created custom accounting software for state and local governments; developed an online course delivery and marketing platform currently used by more than 1,500 colleges and universities in the US, Canada, and Australia; developed an interactive cellular biology video for the Los Angeles Unified School District; taught college-level information technology courses; started and grew a thriving small business; and served as an executive with a large academic publishing corporation.
 

Price-Batting, Susan - She is the money manager of her husband's business, and she co-manages the money side of her family's 30+-year-old mail order business. She created, ran and later sold her own successful mail order business. She put herself through graduate school without taking out any loans and is also a graduate of the H&R Block Tax Class. Susan has lived virtually debt free for her entire life and brings her practices for day-to-day money management to those who need guidance. Her expertise with managing money started long ago when she had the good fortune to learn good basic money principles from her parents around the dinner table. Because of her first-hand knowledge of how to live within one's income, her knowledge of how to run a successful business, and her ability to teach, Susan is constantly asked by others to help them get their financial lives in order. Now she counsels others individually in money management and wrote this course to help even more people learn to get control of their money. Susan has been called the Budget Lady, and is a born teacher. She teaches by example, and will help you understand not only how to get control over your money, but why you'll want to.

Quinn, Mark - He has actively traded options for almost 20 years. He is a disciple of option guru Lawrence McMillan, and has participated in numerous stock option seminars sponsored by the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and Options Industry Council. Years of study and experience have given Mark a keen understanding of stock options. Mr. Quinn has conducted training classes from Tokyo to the San Francisco bay area. He holds an MS degree in Distance Teaching and Learning from California State University.
 

Ream, Merrill L Ph.D. - He has taught his speed reading techniques to thousands of students in high schools, adult schools, colleges, universities, and the U.S. Navy. Dr. Ream's published works include a university textbook entitled "The Merrill Ream 10-Lesson Speed Reading Course." He is the assistant editor of "Action Era Vehicle" magazine, and also served as associate director of the Center for Economic Education at San Diego State University.

Rolfsmeier, Liz - Her works have been published in a variety of newspapers, magazines, and poetry journals. She has facilitated creative writing workshops in libraries, art centers, and neighborhood centers. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Magazine Journalism and a Master’s degree in English Education.
 

Rolston, Barbara - She holds a master's degree and has been teaching GED preparatory classes since 1975 in a variety of settings, including adult schools, community colleges and large corporations. Barbara also was responsible for administering the GED exam in a correctional facility for two years.

Sadlouskos, John - He has a B.F.A. from the University of Arizona and has worked as a Technical Writer for over 10 years. He has worked for government agencies, financial institutes, and the transportation industry. He specializes in writing easy-to-follow, step-by-step user instructions for software, consumer and industrial products, and regulatory applications.
 

Sandsmark, Joanna - She graduated with honors from The University of Wisconsin - Madison with a degree in Communication Arts: Radio/TV/Film. As a voice actress, she's appeared in numerous commercial, industrial and animated projects, including the popular animated television series, "Rugrats". As a writer, she has written for DC Comics and was a staff writer on TV's "Weird Science". She has taught both writing and voice-over in various formats, in the classroom and out, and is a member of the Writer's Guild of America, Screen Actors Guild, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, and the Auto Club. Her goal is to some day buy every product ever advertised in an infomercial.

Schaub, Laurel - She combines her understanding of communication theory and practical experience in shaping courses that appeal to students of all ages. With a Master of Arts degree in interpersonal communication and rhetoric, she enjoys teaching undergraduate courses in interpersonal communication, public speaking, journalism, public speaking, persuasion, and theory and research. She also helped design and taught a course in instructional design for graduate students. Her real-life examples help students of all ages grasp any course content and feel confident about using what they have learned.

Schulz, Beverly - She is a freelance photographer and a graduate of the New York Institute of Photography's Professional Photographer's program. She teaches a number of classes in digital photography and has more than 25 years of classroom instruction experience. Her writing and photography have been published in a number of magazines. She has traveled extensively and participated in onsite photography workshops as well as independent photo quests. In addition to teaching and photographic work, she provides consulting services for digital photographers and clients.
 

Scott, Diane - She is an art historian and seasoned world traveler. She has over 15 years of teaching experience, both in the classroom and on television. Diane earned degrees with Highest Honors from the University of California in both Art History and Art Studio, the practice of art. Her Master's degree is in the field of art history. In 1997, she received a full grant from the Great Teachers Program as well as funding from the International Studies Program at Sacramento City College to pursue her interests in transdisciplinary approaches to global art. Besides European art, Diane really enjoys the arts of non-Western Cultures such as the Maya. She is a certified instructor with the Cuyamungue Institute in New Mexico, an anthropological research and teaching institution. She is also a writer, editor and member of the local arts organization in her community.

Scovel, Tom - He is a professor at San Francisco State University, where he teaches courses as diverse as ESL Grammar and Psycholinguistics. Scovel was born and raised in China and attended high school in India before going to the United States for his university education. His research and teaching interests focus largely on language pedagogy, psycholinguistics, and second language acquisition, and he has published and spoken widely in these areas, including the text Learning New Languages. In his free time, Scovel enjoys being with his grandchildren and training for triathlons.

Scyphers, Bryan - He is a Nationally Registered Paramedic who has provided emergency medical care for over 28 years. A former student trainer for Virginia Tech’s football team and a trainer with the San Francisco Giants baseball organization, he is also experienced in sports medicine. Bryan holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education, has taught pre-hospital emergency medicine at the college level for many years, and has trained hundreds of Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics. He has responded to over 8,000 calls for medical assistance and is currently a member of the National Disaster Medical System, responding to natural and man-made disasters in the United States. Bryan is also a member of the National Medical Response Team, deployed to render aid to locations threatened by the use of nuclear, biological, or chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Sellers, Robin - She holds a current teaching license. She has a Master of Arts degree in English with a concentration in technical and professional communication and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English with a certification in secondary education. Since 1995, she has taught at the secondary and post-secondary level. She encourages creativity in her classroom, teaches traditional curriculum classes in a computer lab, and incorporates technology including the Internet in her lessons. She also develops and teaches online curriculum courses. In 2003, she began teaching continuing education courses for teachers.

Shaw, Eva, Ph.D. - She has written 40 books and over 1000 magazine articles in the last twenty years. She has carved out a name in the how-to and self-help categories, deviating occasionally to produce ghosted projects for business leaders, celebrities and other headline-grabbing notables. Eva also teaches writing to capacity audiences both online and in the classroom. She has created fiction and nonfiction classes for the University of California, the Institute of Children’s Literature, Long Writers Group, and numerous conferences, colleges, and writing centers throughout the country.

Simmons, Curt - He is a freelance technology author and trainer. A Microsoft product expert, Curt has written over twenty high-level and user-level computing books on a variety of operating system and Internet topics. A former high school teacher, he has also developed custom courseware for several major U.S. companies. His latest books include "How to Do Everything with Windows XP," "Wireless Internet Access For Dummies," and "Windows XP Secrets".

Simmons, Dawn -  She is a private caterer who has provided a number of catering services for individuals and businesses. Before starting her own home-based catering business, Dawn worked for various restaurants and worked as a caterer for a major hotel chain. She is skilled at presenting great food with flair, and eagerly shares the tricks of her trade with her students. Take her course, and you too will know how to create food that looks as good as it tastes.
 

Simpson, Alan - He is the award-winning author of over 100 computer books published in many languages throughout the world, including his latest: Alan Simpson's Windows Vista Bible. Alan's books and courses have been praised for his crystal-clear, friendly writing style. Alan has taught for the California State University and the University of California, has earned a Master's Degree, and holds Security+ certification.
 

Simpson, Cheryl - L.P.C.- She is a Career Coach and Ohio-licensed Career Counselor with more than 30 years’ journaling experience. Cheryl is the author of more than 30 articles for both print and Internet media. She also has led journaling workshops and retreats on college campuses, at conferences, in schools, and for religious organizations, and has developed more than 100 journaling exercises and prompts.

Smedley, Kent - During a twenty-five year career in sales, marketing and general management, he has managed a variety of different types of sales organizations and has developed and delivered many sales training programs. Currently, he teaches business, management, and leadership skill workshops to businesses and organizations across a range of industries. He also designs and writes sales and promotional literature for an international client.

Smith, Bud - Writer of the smash best-seller Creating Web Pages For Dummies, now in its 6th Edition, he has led or consulted on Web projects with top Silicon Valley companies including Apple, AltaVista, AOL, and Microsoft. Bud’s projects have won recognition from the Computer Press Association and PC Magazine. He has taught Web page creation and other computing and business skills to a wide range of audiences.

Snyder, Judy - She holds a doctorate degree and over 30 years of experience as a college and university teacher, administrator, and curriculum developer. Judy has over 15 years' experience as an entrepreneur and freelance writer. She specializes in teaching courses in effective communication, relationship skills, project management, and personnel and office management.
 

Snyder, Theresa - She has a B.S. in Education, is the owner and director of a state certified home-based child care center, and has more than 25 years of experience working in the child care field. Theresa has trained childcare professionals as well as parents in all areas of child development.

Solie-Johnson, Kris - The chancellor and president of the American Institute of Small Business, best-selling author, educator, speaker, and mother of three; Kris Solie-Johnson is an energetic and passionate entrepreneur. Her books are in public libraries, high schools, colleges, and military bases both nationally and internationally. Solie-Johnson has an MBA in Venture Management from the University of St. Thomas and over 19 years of experience helping entrepreneurs reach their goals quickly through joint venture partnerships, creative marketing programs, and innovative financial options. She's dedicated to motivating and inspiring owners to achieve beyond their dreams.

Spears, Marsha - She is a veteran educator who has taught every grade but third, Marsha Spears has spent 35 years teaching students and training teachers. Spears earned a bachelor's and master's degree in educational administration with a specialty in curriculum and literacy development, training that would prepare her to take on the toughest of classrooms. And tough classrooms are where she made her mark, helping a wide variety of at-risk learners read with renewed confidence. Over the years, thousands of students and teachers have learned how easily they can incorporate Spears' reading techniques and activities into their daily routines.

Swaim, Becky & Tony - Becky and Tony Swaim have helped thousands of clients, colleagues, and students reach organizational and personal goals. Working in the medical, manufacturing and education fields, the Swaims manage a successful consulting firm in southern California. Starting her career as a medical administrative assistant, Becky provides assistance as a program manager to various medical practices and has managed a large staff in the medical reimbursement field. Becky earned a Bachelor's of Arts degree in Speech Communication from California State University, Long Beach. Tony Swaim has been an accomplished online instructor since 1998. His industry experience includes twenty years of medical device manufacturing management. Tony's consulting areas are project management, customer service, total quality and supply chain management. He earned an MBA from California State University, Long Beach and holds professional certifications in five disciplines.

Swaim, Tony - He has helped many clients, colleagues, and students reach their professional and personal goals. He has been an online instructor since 1998 and has taught at colleges and universities across the United States since 1981. His focus areas are project management, purchasing, continuous process improvement (CPI)/Six Sigma, and supply chain management. Tony manages a successful consulting firm, and his industry experience includes 20 years of supply chain management. He earned an MBA from California State University, Long Beach, and holds professional certifications in six disciplines, including the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Taylor, Allen  - He is a 30-year veteran of the computer industry and the author of 19 computer-related books, including "Database Development for Dummies" and "SQL for Dummies." He has been teaching computer courses for over ten years.

 

Thompson, James - He holds a Ph.D in Instructional Communications and has over 25 years of experience as a teacher. His distance learning courses, workbooks, and videotapes have been used to train more than 250,000 educators in the art of student discipline. His works include: Teaching Students Responsibility, Dealing With Discipline Problems, Human Relations and School Discipline, Assertive Discipline and Beyond, and Deal With Difficult Students.

Thrailkill, Michele - She fell in love with math as a child and has spent the last 10 years of her teaching career making numbers fun for a diverse range of students. Eager to share her easy, inexpensive, and creative teaching strategies with others, Michele worked for a state Department of Education, where she created statewide lesson plans and evaluated Web-based material for classroom inclusion. In her spare time, she published two teachers' manuals focusing on introductory mathematics for preschool and elementary students.

Trimble, Holly - MS, LPT has two degrees in physical therapy—a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Colorado and a Masters of Science degree from Boston University. She worked as a physical therapist for many years, primarily with neurologically impaired children and adults. She has lectured on health-related topics to all age groups, from school-age children to adults, and has been a guest speaker at colleges and universities including Wellesley College, Boston College, MIT, and Boston University. For several years she taught science and math to junior and senior high students, and she has tutored learning disabled students. She's currently working on another graduate degree—this time in educational leadership.

Underwood, Janet - She holds a Bachelors degree and has more than ten years of experience as a senior technical writer. She has developed technical documentation for major corporations in the computer, information technology, telecommunications, financial, and medical industries, as well as for the U.S. Army and public utilities organizations. She has also worked as an English teacher and as an editor and writer for several internationally known trade publications. She has won numerous awards for the excellence of her writing and documentation design, and currently owns a technical writing and services business.

Vallejo, Linda - She is a practicing professional development officer and grant writer with 20 years experience and has taught the A to Z Grantwriting System for over seven years. Linda has developed and implemented successful grantwriting campaigns for multiple non-profit organizations including proposals for education, arts, environment, mental health, medical and community concerns. 

 

Van Pelt, Kathy - She has been involved in education for many years, teaching and assisting students with microcomputer application courses. Kathy specializes in Microsoft Office applications, the Windows operating system, and keyboarding. For the past 20 years, she has taught computer courses at a community college, teaching both in the classroom and online. Before that, she spent nine years teaching word processing and business classes at a private business college. She loves being in the ever-evolving educational field, and she's especially excited about the flexibility that online learning offers students.

Veenker, Lana - As a casting director, she has auditioned actors at all stages of their careers—from beginners to international celebrities. In London, she assisted with the European casting of TNT’s Golden Globe-nominated “Nuremberg” and the Emmy-nominated CBS mini-series “Jesus.” Stateside, she recently helped cast the Steven Seagal feature “The Foreigner” and the TNT mini-series “Julius Caesar.”Films she has cast have screened at the Hollywood Film Festival (Paramount Studios), USA Film Festival (Special Jury Prize), Los Angeles International Film Festival, Aspen ShortsFest, Atlanta International Film Festival (Honorable Mention) and others. Her commercial and industrial clients include Procter & Gamble, Suzuki, Showtime, Hewlett-Packard, Nike and Intel.

Viers, Bob He is an accomplished Search Engine Optimization expert, Web programmer, and online author. He has obtained multiple top-ten listings in major search engines for Web sites with widely varying topics. Mr. Viers is currently responsible for obtaining and maintaining top search engine positioning for a large corporation. His online tutorials and technical reviews have been enjoyed by thousands of Web surfers worldwide.
 

Walker, Chad He has been actively involved as a computer game artist, comic book illustrator, and instructor, teaching both traditional art courses and courses in 3D modeling for computer games. Chad attended the exclusive Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Arts Inc. in New Jersey. He is the conceptual designer and artist of several award-winning games, including Age Of Empires/Age Of Kings and Age of Conquerors. Chad also laid the groundwork for Microsoft's Age of Mythology, created the artwork for three strategy guides, and works with Rob Liefeld, a legendary comic artist and writer. Chad joined forces with his twin brother Eric to write the popular gaming book Game Modeling Using Low Polygon Techniques. Chad and Eric are the co-founders of Walker Boys Studio, which produced the highly acclaimed game Civil War: War Between the States.

Wambolt, Chad With a Master of Arts degree in Medieval History, he feels as much at home in the musty archives of London as he does in the warm glow of a computer monitor. Scott teaches A+ Certification and PC hardware classes around the country, including several stints at the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA, Lucent Technologies in Baltimore, MD, and the United Nations in New York City. Scott has also edited numerous computer books, including the best-selling "All in One A+ Certification Exam Guide" and the "Network+ Certification Exam Guide" from McGraw-Hill. Practicing what he teaches, Scott is an A+ and Network+ Certified Technician.

Warren, Marsiea - She has trained and coached people in the public and private sectors for over 25 years. She holds a Master's degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Alabama in Birmingham. She is a Certified Master Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP), and a Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist. This class is a labor of love springing from lessons she learned in helping her own parents through retirement, relocation, and her mother's illness and death. She has dealt personally with each topic in this course.

Westlake, Amy - As a project manager and senior consultant, Amy Westlake guides clients in implementing various enterprise-level integrated software systems. As a software solutions specialist, she is often required to explain complex ideas to many different audiences—from end users to executives—and Microsoft Visio is her go-to tool to successfully communicate complex information and ideas. She earned her Master's degree in Finance and holds certifications in project management, instructional design, and Microsoft Office. She teaches numerous online courses with varying levels of interactivity.

Wilde, Lori - She has published 39 romance novels with Harlequin, Time Warner, and St. Martin’s Press. Her novels have been translated into 17 languages and her work has appeared in Cosmopolitan, Redbook, and Quick and Simple magazines. She is a four-time nominee for Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award and she is a former finalist for the Romance Writers of America prestigious RITA award. Several of her books have appeared on the Waldenbooks bestseller list. Her novels have garnered accolades from Publishers Weekly and Booklist. She is a former registered nurse and for the last 10 years has made her living writing romance.

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