D. J. Mathews, spouse of a teacher and once an aspiring teacher herself, has studied education issues for over ten years, and in that research saw some real needs. LET’S RUN OUR SCHOOLS TOGETHER is based on her research, enthusiasm, and hopes for a better future. She is the mother of 3 adolescent sons and has high hopes for their future. She has been writing for over 17 years, and is very interested in education and nature-related topics.