Patricia H. Wheeler completed her bachelor's degree in psychology and her master's degree in counseling at the University of Rochester (New York), her MBA in management at Armstrong College in Berkeley, California, and her PhD in education/policy analysis at the University of California, Berkeley. She loves to travel, and has been to about 50 countries and all but one continent (Australia). She plays in several concert bands and a flute choir. She has two sons and four grandchildren.
She is an active therapy dog handler because she recognizes the value of animals in improving the lives of human beings. Four of her dogs have worked as therapy dogs, with over 4,000 hours of service. She has written two books and several articles on therapy dogs. This is her first book about a bird. She finds watching birds to be a wonderful way to relax and get back to nature. See her website for more information. (www.phwheeler.com)