Dr. Deya Hill is a retired full-time professor at Diablo Valley College for 30 years; elementary teacher - grades K-6; Director of Preschool for 15 years; author of 4 books for teachers; wrote a parenting column for the Oakland Tribune; host of Family Links - a cable parenting television program; and member of various professional organizations. Dr. Hill earned her Bachelor of Science, Masters, and Doctorate in Child and Human Development. She has written scripts for Sesame Street and is also a parent and grandparent.