Jef holds a Master of Science Degree in Counseling and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology. He has been a public High School educator for more than twenty years; involved in teaching, counseling, and coaching Varsity Football and Baseball. He loves spending his summers at his Northern California lake house with his wife and two daughters. Upon finishing his Masters a few years ago he became serious about writing, and in the short period of time has seen several of his short efforts published.