Don Jacobsen is husband to Ruthie, father of two adult sons and grandpa to two adult granddaughters. He is also a five-time great grandfather. Don is an educator, clergyman, and a humorous, high energy, much sought-after speaker, having spoken in most of the states throughout the US, across Canada, and in scores of international venues.

He holds a BA degree from Walla Walla University and an earned doctorate from Howard University in Washington, DC, and has taught on college and university campuses in the DC-area as well as in Michigan, Ohio, and Singapore.

Don’s third book, Rare Kids; Well Done, dealing with the development of moral values in children, was released in 2011. He has written scores of articles for educational and religious journals, writes a monthly column for a Christian journal in the Midwest and a syndicated weekly newspaper column that is popular with parents across the nation.