Susan Thierman is a consultant and writer. She is author of The Discipline Gradient: Choosing the Right Discipline for Your Child’s Age and Personality. Susan was born in Wisconsin and lived with her family in Alaska for 26 years. Phil Thierman was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was an electrician and trouble-shooter for 35 years for an electrical power company in Alaska. His hobbies have included sailing, glider pilot, ham radio and computers.  

       

 
  Julie is a senior at the University of Oregon Eugene, with majors in Spanish and history. She spent her junior year as an exchange student in Oviedo, Spain. Her hobbies include reading, writing, and playing the clarinet. She is planning a graduate degree in archeology.  

Jamie is a freshman at the University of Oregon Eugene. She is majoring in music composition and flute performance. Her hobbies include theatre and dance, and her goals include learning sailing and paragliding.

  I am a junior at Corvallis High School. Until last year, I lived in Fairbanks, Alaska. My hobbies include soccer, jazz band, and computers. I am thinking of studying computers or engineering in college.