About the Author

Nancy Jorgensen has co-written two choral education books, Things They Never Taught You In Choral Methods and From The Trenches: Real Insights From Real Choral Educators. She recently retired after 35 years teaching choral music in Wisconsin and now writes, pursues collaborative piano opportunities, and spends time with daughters Elizabeth and Gwen and grandson Stanley. Her writing appears or is forthcoming in Prime Number Magazine, Smith Magazine, Cagibi, and Coffin Bell.

Elizabeth Jorgensen is a Wisconsin high school English teacher published in Azalea (Harvard University), The Wisconsin English Journal, and The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Named Carroll University's Graduate of the Last Decade, she presents at conferences including National Council of Teachers of English, Wisconsin State Reading Association, and National Consortium for Teaching about Asia. When she's not teaching or writing, she can be found working out, watching Bravo with her dog, or playing violin.

Reviews

"Gwen Jorgensen became the very best female Olympic-distance triathlete on the planet, and her family was there to cheer her on. This is their story. Get ready for one heckuva ride!"
-Bob Babbitt
USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Inductee
Ironman Triathlon Hall of Fame Inductee
Competitor Magazine Co-Founder
Challenged Athletes Foundation Co-Founder