B.S. (dual):  Mathematics and Computer Science, 1974, Pennsylvania State University
  — providing the foundation for a 45-year career in IT:
    analysis, design, coding, data, networks, testing processes, documentation, hiring, training, project management;
    Highlights:
      Automated testing routines – parallel test runs old vs. new versions, pre- vs. post- data comparisons
      Networked PCs simplified data entry interfaced to Mainframe system
      Patent US5113493A
      Adjunct professor, Limestone College, 1987-89
      Project management techniques assuring on-schedule delivery

Pilot rating, September 1986 - April 1987,
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) rating, February - August 1988
  — providing the foundation for more than 2900 hours of flight to date.

  My Mother, Joan Crosby, who taught me the most fundamental rule of all:  "Think for yourself."

  Ms. Aradeon, 10th grade English teacher – fostered development of writing skills;
  Dr. Simboli, college freshman English teacher – fostered development of writing skills;
    — providing the foundation for a second career in writing.

  Carolyn Pilaar and Carolyn's Flight School:
    Carl Myers   — Basic flight instruction;
    Karen Winters — Instrument Flight Rating (IFR) instruction.