What Parents Should Know before Their Child Starts School

Doug Erhard began his career in education in 1973 as a substitute teacher in Kansas City, Missouri. After moving to Los Angeles in the mid ’70s, for thirteen years he taught both at the elementary and junior high levels. After completing his Master’s Degree in Education, he became a vice principal of an elementary school in Santa Monica, California. Two years later he accepted a principal’s position in the South Bay area of Los Angeles where he remained for another thirteen years. During his time as principal, he instituted curriculum and educational programs that allowed his students to work up to their true potential. Doug’s school was known for its high academic standards and family atmosphere. Academically, his students consistently were ranked in the top third across the country, with many of his students performing in the top 10%, according to standardized tests. In addition to this, Doug’s school always held the highest accreditation given in the State of California.Erhard M.A., Douglas P. is the author of 'What Parents Should Know before Their Child Starts School', published 2007 under ISBN 9781424171217 and ISBN 1424171210.