“From author to filmmaker in 1 1/2 years!” with Pierette Simpson 09/27/16

Katana will interview retired foreign language teacher now author, documentarian, screen writer, Pierette Simpson.Join us and you will learn:The pluses and minuses of being driven to reach a huge goalThe secret to creating and managing a teamHow to maintain momentum in times of adversity Pierette Simpson retired from teaching after 37 years, and being recognized Michigan Foreign Language Teacher of the Year. She left the profession in order to follow another passion, write about the Andrea Doria tragedy at sea. Six years after her publication, she decided to write the screenplay and produce the docufilm, Andrea Doria: Are the Passengers Saved? Pierette is considered a subject-matter expert on the shipwreck and has been interviewed by many media, nationally and internationally. To learn more about Pierette Simpson go to www.AndreaDoriaMovie.com