Timothy E. Heron received his doctorate from Temple University in 1976. Currently, he is Professor Emeritus at The Ohio State University. Dr. Heron also served for 17 years as an Educational Consultant to Children's Hospital Learning Disability Clinic in Columbus, Ohio. Prior to his appointment at OSU, Dr. Heron was a developmental and day care supervisor and teacher for children with neurological, behavioral, and social disabilities. He has published several books, including Applied Behavior Analysis (second edition, with John Cooper and Bill Heward), presented numerous papers at professional conferences, and he has consulted with parents and practitioners on issues related to disabilities and applied behavior analysis. In his retirement, Tim now serves as a certified flight instructor at The Ohio State University Airport, using behavior principles to teach the next generation of aviators.