Cathy Arreguin is an educator, writer and consultant to nonprofits and higher education institutions in effective uses of virtual worlds for instruction and learning. Her recent projects include training, research and curriculum development. Most recently she worked with Global Kids, Inc. in the design and development of Science in Second Life, a standards based high school program. She also currently works with San Diego State University, developing instruction and training educators in effective uses of virtual worlds for both K20 and adult learners. She has a M.ED in Educational Technology from SDSU and a B.A. in Psychology from UCLA.