Professional writer and editor with more than 35 years of experience, having written and edited thousands of articles related to news, history, science, careers, and health. Expert in those subject matters as well as in curriculum development in grades 4 through high school, including special education. Until retiring and becoming a consultant in 2004, was Editor-in-Chief of the Weekly Reader Corporation in charge of 16 weekly, biweekly, and monthly periodicals serving students and teachers from grades PreK through high school. Expert in all aspects of publishing and familiar with modern trends in education. Experienced as a writer, editor, and manager.