Joanna Choi Kalbus was born in North Korea. She made two critical migrations-- escaping to South Korea after the Communist takeover, then immigrating to the United States as a ten-year-old during the Korean War. She received her PhD in Educational Administration from the University of California, Riverside, and has worked as a teacher, principal, regional superintendent. She is a writer, harpist, and annual participant in the Bay to Breakers Footrace. She lives in Moraga, CA. Joanna Choi Kalbus was born in North Korea. She made two critical migrations-- escaping to South Korea after the Communist takeover, then immigrating to the United States as a ten-year-old during the Korean War. She received her PhD in Educational Administration from the University of California, Riverside, and has worked as a teacher, principal, regional superintendent. She is a writer, harpist, and annual participant in the Bay to Breakers Footrace. She lives in Moraga, CA.