Jacob Emrey is a veteran and international teacher who has taught in four countries outside the United States including Ukraine, Kuwait, China, and currently Thailand.  He considers himself a true citizen of the world and his experiences have had a great deal of influence on his writing.    
 
Before he became a teacher Jacob grew up in Santa Rosa, California and served four years as a U.S. Marine.  During this time, he had the privilege to be part of the Marine One security detachment which allowed him to travel all over the world and work with some incredible people. 

Now in his 40s, Jacob likes to spend  his free time coaching boxing and he is currently working on getting his A-License in skydiving.