Joanne Lockwood White is a retired middle school science teacher, adjunct professor, wild edible forager, universe gazer, teacher trainer, homeschool helper, preschool founder, amateur fossil hunter, kayaker, neighborhood biker, skier, obvious bragger, citizen scientist and cranky critic of mediocre school settings. With four decades of experience, she hopes that this book will cause people to snap out of the hollowness of a rut. Human children and all living things deserve blissful or productive experiences as a mandate, on a healthy planet. She is surrounded by a jovial and supportive, large extended family, wonderful friends, neighbors, co-workers, siblings, enchanting offspring, devoted husband, memories of her parents and Nature..... Look for her authentic learning on Facebook and Instagram: J. Lockwood White