Andrew Wilk received his BA from Yale University and MA from the University of Connecticut, and he holds a Professional Educator License in Illinois. In addition to teaching at both the secondary and college level, he worked for many years in the private sector, holding professional and administrative positions in advertising, journalism, and healthcare. Mr. Wilk resides in Illinois with his wife, Merridith, a photographer.

Mr. Wilk has published over 125 commentaries on topics ranging from politics to education. He has also published a novel, A Day at the Fair with Chili Boy, which is available on Amazon.com.