Jack Cooper spent thirty-six years in the Chicago public school system as a teacher and principal. After retiring, he joined the City Colleges of Chicago as an English studies instructor. Jack also taught Jewish history at a prominent Chicago Jewish day school. An avid reader, writer, and swimmer, Jack resides in Chicago with his wife Shayne and is actively involved with volunteer work in the community. He enjoys whitewater rafting and traveling with his three children and seven grandchildren.