Richard L Baldwin A resident of Haslett, MI - Rich Baldwin has published more than 20 books, including two children's books, a set of religious vignettes, several skits and the ""AARP Magazine - Swim Suit Edition"," under his own company Buttonwood Press. He is also public speaker, addressing groups on the topic of ""How to Self Publish Your Own Book"" Prior to becoming a published author, he enjoyed a long and exciting career in special education, serving as a teacher, college professor and spending 20 years at the Michigan Department of Education where he was a consultant, supervisor and State Director of Special Education from 1990-97. Rich was born in Kalamazoo, MI; raised in Grand Haven, MI; and has graduate and post graduate degrees from Western Michigan University as well as a doctorate from Kansas University. Rich loves to spend time with his fans, and likes nothing better than meeting people when he is at book-signings and making appearances on promotional tours. Read More Read Less