Biography

Peg Herring is a writer who once taught high school English. After graduating from the University of Michigan, she worked in education, teaching English, history, and communications. Peg was active in the school, serving at different times as yearbook advisor, union president, drama coach, chorus leader, and class adviser. In 2002 she retired from teaching to pursue full-time writing.

As an educator, Ms. Herring was chosen Teacher of the year by a regional newspaper and was twice awarded the National Endowment for the Humanities scholarship. In 2002 her lesson plans combining history and language instruction were chosen by a consortium of Educational Service Districts as exemplary and offered as examples for teacher training.

Ms. Herring is still active in drama, music, and community events. When not involved in these areas, she and her husband enjoy travel, both abroad and in the Unites States.