Cheri Pierson Yecke, Ph.D. is a conservative politician who has been involved in attempts to teach creationism in science classes. She holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Hawaii; a master's of science degree in teaching from the University of Wisconsin; and a Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Virginia. Dr. Wikipedia
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Yecke is currently the Distinguished Senior Fellow for Education and Social Policy at the Center of the American Experiment. www.waragainstexcellence.com