Sharon L. Parker is an avid traveler and the 1996 recipient of the Diane Christensen Award. She earned two master’s degrees, taught English composition at the University of Akron, ...view moreSharon L. Parker is an avid traveler and the 1996 recipient of the Diane Christensen Award. She earned two master’s degrees, taught English composition at the University of Akron, and was a mental health counselor. Now semi-retired, Sharon writes and volunteers within the community and as a peer counselor in her church. She resides in Scottdale, Pennsylvania.view less