William
C. Kashatus, PhD, is a graduate of Earlham College, he earned his M.A. at Brown
University and his Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania. He taught history
for fifteen years in Philadelphia's independent schools, During that time,
he spent his summers as an historical interpreter at Valley Forge and Independence
National Historical Parks. Kashatus' books include: A Virtuous Education:
William Penn's Vision of Philadelphia's Schools and Connie Mack's '29 Triumph:
The Rise and Fall of the Philadelphia Athletics Dynasty. He has also published
more than 200 essays in noted History and Biography periodicals. He was a participant
in and consultant to the award-winning documentary film, "Whispers of
Angels, a Story of the Underground Railroad." He makes his home in Southeast,
Pennsylvania.
E-mail: bill@historylive.net
Website: www.historylive.net