I was born and grew up in New York City. After graduating high school, I attended and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. I went on to attend the Univer...view moreI was born and grew up in New York City. After graduating high school, I attended and graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics. I went on to attend the University of California at Berkeley and received a Master's Degree in Criminology. I retired as a tenured Mathematics Professor at Dutchess Community College in Upstate New York after 23 years of teaching.view less