Barry Shein graduated from Northern Michigan University in 1971. He was a special education teacher from 1971 to 2008. An ardent Mets fan, Barry has lived in New York, Maryland, Florida, California, Arizona, and Idaho. Barry and his wife Nancy adopted Brandan in 2009 while living in California. Nancy was Barry’s biggest supporter, and it’s in her memory that Barry continues to share their adventures with Brandan.