Judy ShannonJudy Shannon has been an elementary school teacher for thirty years. Deeply influenced by her parents' commitment to environmental activism and humanitarian causes and her upbringing in California's San Mateo area, her poetry also captures her apprecation for nature, her dedication to meditation, and her love for family. She holds a B.A. in English from Sonoma State University, and both a Professional Teaching Certificate and a M.Ed. degree from the University of British Columbia. Oasis of Love, Whispers of the Soul is a collection of her writing from over many years. She lives next to the Delta Watershed, surrounded by 300 acres of forest and wildlife, with her husband Jim. Read More Read Less