As an elementary school teacher in California I implemented the Open Court Phonics program and taught the Fundamentals Phonics program in Connecticut. I graduated Cum Laud from the University of California in San Diego with a Bachelors Degree in English and American Literature. I received a Multiple Subject Clear Credential in California and taught there for six years. I also substitute taught in Connecticut Pre K- through Fifth grade.

After working at MGM studios I went on to study Rena...