Stephen Lalonde

Stephen Lalonde was born in Ellensburg, Washington. Both of his parents were musicians and music teachers. He spent 30 years as an English teacher but had also worked as a field worker, truck driver, combine driver, lifeguard, teacher, Scouting Executive, mechanic, machinist, car salesman, franchise agent and union president. He has also made money as a musician, writer and woodworker. He is now retired and spends time writing, woodworking, swimming and operating his ham radio station (call sign WA7WKX).

During the years spent in education Stephen was awarded the following:

Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

Technology and Learning Magazine's Washington State Technology Teacher of the Year 1998

Apple Distinguished Educator

Pathways Pacesetter Award

US WEST/WEA Teacher Network Cadre Member 1996

Washington State Christa Mc Auliffe Award for Excellence in Education

He has been published in print and online magazines as well as books.

His educational credits include:

Master in Education, Eastern Washington University, 1988

National Executive Institute, Arlington Texas, 1984

Master Course in Electronic Communications, National Technical Schools, 1976

Bachelor of Arts in Education, Eastern Washington State College, 1972