I joined the Hawaii Diamond approach in 1991 on Maui. My first training as a possible teacher was to audit the Teacher training on Maui starting in 1997. In 2070 I joined the international Seminary Program in the Midwestern Section. I was ordained as a Diamond Heart Teacher in 2019. My general background is as follows: 6 years Long Beach State, last 3 in the Art Department Jewelry speciality.. Goldsmith in Del Mar, California 1972 to 1978. General Building Contractor in Del Mar