Ellen Wahi taught in Michigan schools for the 50 years, during which time she was involved in all levels of education: directing her own preschool, working as a learning consultant in elementary schools for many years, and most recently teaching at Grand Valley State University in the Teacher Education program in Traverse City. She is retired and splits her time between Michigan and California, but when she's home Ellen can often be found watching the moon rise over magical Torch Lake in northern Michigan.