About The Author Debra Rae

Debra Rae was raised the daughter of an Army Colonel. As such, she lived with her family throughout the United States and abroad. Debra completed her primary grades in Japan and high school in Memphis, Tennessee. Her higher education included, but was not limited to, graduation with distinction from the University of Iowa, followed by a Master of Education degree from the University of Washington. Debra's passion remains deep study of the Bible. She completed a four-year Bachelor of Theology degree, followed by a Master of Ministries degree, from Pacific School of Theology.

Honors include two teaching assistantships (undergraduate and graduate levels), academic achievement awards, outstanding teacher distinction, international distinguished service award, and "Who's Who" mention.

Experiences entail regular and special education in public and private sectors, both as classroom teacher and administrator. Her work spans pre-school through adult education. Debra taught at the American School of Kuwait. One summer, she tutored the daughter of Kuwait's Head of Parliament while serving as Superintendent of Kuwait's first (perhaps only) Vacation Bible School.

Debra's commitment to Christian education is demonstrated in many years of hands-on ministry and, more recently, in active participation as initiated Fellow, Seattle Pacific University. For several years, Debra worked alongside her husband in the family business. She has been invited as guest speaker to Christian and secular groups; and she has served her local church and community in a number of volunteer capacities.

While living abroad, Debra traveled extensively. A notable adventure included a three-month car trip from Kuwait to London. Having married in 1989, Debra joined her husband in further exploration of Africa, Asia, East- and West- Europe, North- and South- Americas -- about seventy thousand miles their first year of marriage alone! One trip featured a memorable jaunt on the elegant British Concorde.

Released in 1999, Debra Rae's first book, the ABCs of Globalism (Huntington House Books, Lafayette, LA), has prompted numerous radio interviews aired across the nation, the Western Hemisphere, Russia, and the Middle East. The sequel, ABCs of Cultural-Isms, takes a close look at religious-spiritual trends relating to postmodern thought and global ideology.

Having lost her husband in June of 2003, Debra busies herself with a large, loving extended family and many valued friends. She calls the Pacific Northwest home.