Specialties

Science, computing, internet, digital technology, the environment, health and wellness, mind-body healing, alternative medicine.

Interests

Digital arts, photography, design, fantasy and science fiction, animal health.

Education

University of Arizona

Jean received a BA and MA from the University of Arizona in Russian language and Russian studies with minors in English and Journalism. Included in her undergraduate coursework were studies in astronomy, entomology and botany. She has also done doctoral level work in Slavic and applied linguistics at UCLA and has received certificates in digital and web design from Sessions Design College and Ohio University.

University of California, Los Angeles

Jean attended UCLA as a doctoral student in Slavic and applied linguistics and completed her certificate in applied linguistics, adult education and English as a Second Language. While a teaching associate at UCLA, she taught first and second year Russian courses, administered a pilot high school language education project, and worked as a research assistant to several of UCLA's internationally known professors of Slavic languages and linguistics.