Rod Magoon's academic jourey started at Burris Lab School of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, where he graduated as the president of the class of 1954. His commintment to learning continued as he attended Wabash College and later served as a Private First Class in the U.S. Marine Corps.

Rod completed his Bachelor of Arts degree in education from Indiana University, Bloomington, and earned a Masters of Science degree in conservation from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Rod's career journey encompassed a range of experiences, spanning from working for Parker Davis Pharmaceutical Company in Akron, Ohio, to instructing a specialized program at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut, under the guidance of Dr. Layman Allen. His journey in education includes roles in Alpena, Michigan, the Interlochen Arts Academy, and Maharashi School of the Age of Englightment.

Rod's dedication extended beyond the traditional classroom. He touched lives through homeschooling initiatives and special needs adult education at Indian Hills Community College.

As we remember Rod Magoon, we celebrate a life lived with purpose and enthusiasm. His impact resonantes not only in the pages of the books he authored, but also in the hearts of those he inspired. The Magoon family invites you to join in honoring Rod's legacy and fostering the love for literature, education, and creativity that he passionately shared with the world.