From Siberia to St. Kitts

<p><span style=color: rgba(15 17 17 1); background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1)>Following the tumultuous and unexpected life of Zenaida Katzen Simmonds' biography weaves disparate threads from Russia China Chile France and St. Kitts-Nevis into a vibrant tapestry revealing a surprising and exceptional woman. Stepping outside of the spinster-teacher archetype Katzen's story is one of a complicated fiercely independent woman whose decades of unwavering dedication and commitment to the education of children across the globe belie an intriguing unpredictable and at times inexplicable personal life.</span></p>