Author: Jerry L. Ross

Jerry L. Ross is a graduate of Purdue University, a retired US Air Force colonel, and a retired NASA astronaut. Ross’s autobiography, Spacewalker: My Journey in Space and Faith as NASA’s Record-Setting Frequent Flyer, was published in January 2013 by Purdue University Press. Susan G. Gunderson has been on the College of Education faculty at Purdue University in West Lafayette for nine years. She teaches literacy education courses to both undergraduate and graduate students. Gunderson holds two graduate degrees from Purdue—an MS and Ed S in literacy and language education. In addition, Gunderson is a certified Reading Recovery Teacher Leader.