Sharie Adamson began teaching elementary school in California as a reading specialist, and has taught English as a second language to adults for many years. She holds a graduate degree in education and reading from California State University, Fullerton and teaching credentials in both Texas and California. Currently she teaches developmental reading courses for Central Texas College and works as an adjunct instructor for two universities in the field of reading and teacher education. Her current doctoral studies are in the field of education, specifically in curriculum and instruction. Sharie lives in Austin, Texas, but is originally from southern California. She has a husband and five children (one son and four daughters). Her hobbies revolve around family, playing games and watch movies together.