Paula Baucom has been an educator for the past seventeen years. In her current position, she teaches sixth and seventh grade math and science at a middle school near Sacramento, California. She has a BS degree in Biopsychology (study of brain and behavior) from the University of California, Santa Barbara and multiple subject teaching credentials from Chapman University with additional endorsements in computer technology, general science and CLAD. She received her Master's Degree from Sacramento State University in education with a focus on curriculum, instruction, and technology. Paula has a husband and three children. Her hobbies include running, computers and reading. Paula also enjoys being a student and trying to take a "just for fun" class every year.