Dr. Mary (Sally) Tavenner grew up in Lorain, OH and was fascinated by her hometown hero, Helen S. Rice. After earning a degree in liberal arts at Maria Regina College, Syracuse, NY; a Bachelor of A...view moreDr. Mary (Sally) Tavenner grew up in Lorain, OH and was fascinated by her hometown hero, Helen S. Rice. After earning a degree in liberal arts at Maria Regina College, Syracuse, NY; a Bachelor of Arts from Catholic University in Washington, DC; a Master's Degree in Scripture and Religious Studies from St. Charles Seminary, Philadelphia and her Doctorate in Education, majoring in Reading and Language Arts, Dr. Tavenner returned home to Lorain to write and publish this and 7 other books: My Friendship with St. Elizabeth Ann Seton; Memories of Mom: They called her "Dutch"; Nun of This and Nun of That: Book One: Beginnings: Nun of This and Nun of That: Book Two: Making Vows; France, 1996: Memoirs of a Writer in France; Peru, 2002: Memoirs of a Writer in Peru; Puerto Rico, 2006: Memoirs of a Writer in Puerto Rico.Dr. Tavenner founded the International Writers Association/Friends of Helen Steiner Rice on December 12, 1999 with three others. The group now numbers more than 60 members, around the world. Go to: www.dutchink.com to learn more about Dr.Tavenner and to www.internationalwritersassociation.com to learn about her writing society.view less