A native of Louisiana, Hedy Perkins is a former grade school teacher and graduate student of early childhood psychology. Prior to founding Hypress International Realty in 2000 she worked as an adve...view moreA native of Louisiana, Hedy Perkins is a former grade school teacher and graduate student of early childhood psychology. Prior to founding Hypress International Realty in 2000 she worked as an advertising executive, a banker, and a community organizer. Her primary interest is inspiring others to attain their highest potential. It is to this end that this project was undertaken. Hedy is the very proud mother of a son, a daughter, and four lovely grandchildren, the first of whom was the inspiration for this tale. She has lived in southern California since 1985.view less