Dorothy Chang-Van Horn was born in Lihu'e, Kaua'i to dentist, Sau Yee Chang, and elementary school, teacher, Dorothy Chock Chang. Dorothy left Kaua'i after graduating from elementary school for Honolulu. She spent four years at Punahou High School in Honolulu. She was the first Asian to board at Castle Hall. Following graduation Dorothy spent three years at the University of Wisconsin in Madison majoring in zoology and minoring in cultural anthropology. She completed her education at USC graduating with a BS and MS in Zoology and K-14 Education. Dorothy taught Biology for four years at LAUSD's Belmont High School. Hired by the Air Force Dependent School, she spent three years teaching Biology and was a counselor at Johnson Air Force Base near Tokyo, Japan. Returning from Japan, she taught AP Biology, Biology, Physiology, and trained student teachers at LAUSD'S Hamilton High School. She introduced and was the Magnet Coordinator for North Hollywood High School Biological Sciences at Los Angles Zoo. After 35 years of teaching, she retired and opened her travel agency, led tours, and escorted safaris in East and South Africa. Dorothy is a world traveler. She's visited 185 countries and 7 continents, Antarctica is her favorite. Dorothy is the author of"Kid ni Not' and "The Big and Little Five." Her third book, "A Dog's Memoir" is a tribute to her beloved dog, Da Chi and Da Chi's buddies Tu Li and Li On. Dorothy's favorite past times are traveling, safaris, wine tasting, sampling different cuisines, reading, and being with her beloved dogs.
