Dan Z is a Star Wars expert and is the host and brand director of the popular podcast, Coffee With Kenobi and the co-author of several Star Wars books. When not examining the galaxy far, far away, he works as a high school English teacher with an emphasis on Mythology and Composition and has an MS in Teaching and Learning.His work combining Star Wars and education garnered him a role in the Target Rogue One Star Wars commercial, as well as feature profiles in the Chicago Tribune, Illinois State University's Statewide Standard, and the Peoria Journal Star. He has also been interviewed in Good Morning, America, the HuffPost, Forbes, and Bloomberg.Dan Z is also a recognized keynote speaker, host, and presenter. He was a consultant for Ian Doescher's William Shakespeare's Star Wars books and wrote an article for Star Wars Celebration Orlando's Commemorative Program. He has appeared on numerous panels at Star Wars Celebration and travels the world covering Star Wars products and events. Dan resides in Illinois with his wife and three boys.Specialties: Teaching and learning, discussion leader, public speaking, content creator, presenter/host, writer and editor, team leader, on-air and on-camera presence with intelligence from a place of humor, enthusiasm, and insight.