Patrick M DallabettaDr. Patrick Dallabetta comes from a family of educators and continues to believe strongly in the value of education. Dallabetta completed his undergraduate studies at Northern Arizona University where he received a doctorate degree in educational admnistration in 1980. He currently resides in Wyoming and spends his winters in Arizona. His wife Pamela and he have two girls and six grandchildren. He is a former teacher, principal, and school superintendent and has written many professional publications. He recently published American Elementary Education: The Longest Pandemic that details the reasons for the poor performance of America's elementary children and what changes are needed so that all children will improve academically. Dr. Dallabetta is an avid golfer and outdoorsman. He successfully completed five marathons and still walks at least three miles every day. He is currently retired and spends his spare time writing. Although his main interest is education, he is currently publishing several children's books that focus on the many aspects of the fascinating Hopi Indian culture. Read More Read Less