Phillip Leighton-Daly has worked as an infant/primary school teacher for more than forty years.He has taught predominantly in one and two teachers schools throughout both coastal and outback regions of NSW. Phil has taught his two children throughout their entire infants and primary education. Currently he teaches swimming and water safety with the NSW Education Department. Phil has written eight local history and six short fiction stories. He lives with his wife of over 40 years. Phil is interested in the environment and the outdoor sports of tennis, kayaking, cricket, rugby league and bushwalking. He has diplomas in teaching and bible studies.