About the AuthorPatty Lee received her doctorage in Learning Disabilities and Special Education Administration from the University of Kansas. She has served in education for over 40 years as a teacher, administrator and professor. Throughout this time, she has studied communication skills and strategies that make collaborative teamwork effective. She has offered countless workshops, seminars and staff development sessions that address teh challenges and delights of working together in the interest of kids. what is the best selling fantasy books of all time Collaborative Practices for Educators: Six Keys to Effective Communication