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About the Author About the Author
Sharleen L. Kato, EdD, loves teaching as well as learning. She is a Professor at
Seattle Pacific University where she encourages students to become creative and
successful. Dr. Kato has taught undergraduate students for over 25 years, and currently
serves as the Family and Consumer Sciences Department Director. She holds a Doctorate
in Education, a Master’s in Human Ecology, and an undergraduate degree in Home
Economics. Dr. Kato has served on the Bellevue Christian Schools Education Committee
and Board of Directors, the Health and Wellness Advisory Committee for Seattle Public
Schools, and education committees and task forces for Washington State Public Schools.
Dr. Kato has published many books and articles, and has presented papers in the
education field. She travels extensively—spending at least two weeks each year serving
in an orphanage, school, teen home, and prenatal clinic in the Philippines. Dr. Kato is
passionate about inspiring others to take on the challenge of becoming effective teachers.
Reviewers
The author and publisher are grateful to the following reviewers who provided valuable
input to this edition.
Jan Dye
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
Cedar Hill High School
Cedar Hill, Texas
Gina Freeland
Teacher
Ocean Springs High School
Ocean Springs, Mississippi
Cindy Grega
Teacher
Horizon High School
Scottsdale, Arizona
Mary Karlik
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Garland High School
Garland, Texas
Elisa McIntire
Family and Consumer Sciences Educator
Elkins High School, Fort Bend ISD
Missouri City, Texas
Terri Michael
Teacher
Walnut Grove High School
Loganville, Georgia
Melinda Peterman
Teacher Trainer Program Teacher & Coordinator
Mesa High School
Mesa, Arizona
Erica Peyton
Family and Consumer Science Teacher
Arlington High School
Arlington, Tennessee
Jennifer Piotrowski
Teachers for Tomorrow Instructor
Chantilly Governor’s STEM Academy
Chantilly, Virginia
Faria Nimmo P’Pool
Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher
Trigg County High School
Cadiz, Kentucky