GARY DEI ROSSIDr. Gary F. Dei Rossi is the retired Deputy Superintendent of the San Joaquin County Office of Education in Stockton, California. Dr. Dei Rossi has been a classroom teacher, vice principal, principal, district office administrator, and a university ajunct professor. Recently inducted into the Manteca Educator's Hall of Fame, Dr. Dei Rossi earned his BA in History from UCLA, an MA in School Management from the University of La Verne and a Doctorate from the University of the Pacific in Educational Administration. During his career, he was very involved in early childhood education and history-social science curriculum development. He loves to travel, read historical fiction, work in his yard, and watch soccer. This is his second children's book. His first book, "The ABC Book of San Joaquin County" was written in 2012 with Sue de Polo. It highlights the history, geography, cultural, and economic facts concerning California's San Joaquin County. Gary is married to Kathy, a retired elementary teacher. Their two adult children both work in education. Gary enjoys sharing his love of literature with his grandchildren. Read More Read Less