With over thirty years as an educator in California, Dr. Lee Funk brings wide ranging experiences to his dual roles as writer and lead consultant. Besides ten years as a superintendent, he has worked as an assistant superintendent, staff developer, principal, and teacher. He is the author of The Promise of Special Education: A Guidebook for Parents and Policy Makers and co-author of Pathway to Parent Engagement: The Administrator's Guidebook as well as numerous articles on the technical and practical aspects of special education. Throughout his career he has earned respect for his dedication to students with disabilities, adjudicated youth, and students with chronic attendance and/or behavioral issues. Dr. Funk has presented widely throughout the nation on issues related to instruction, alternative schools, and specialized programs. His doctorate is in Organization and Leadership from the University of San Francisco. He is founder and chief administrator of RA‽SE (Resources for Advancing Inquiry and Supporting Ethics).