Dr. Lena Allen-Shore, philosopher, poet, writer and educator, is the founder of the Lena-Allen Shore Center located in Philadelphia, she offers courses for teachers in art, philosophy and history.

Dr. Shore has created 28 accredited interdisciplinary courses dealing with the meaning of life, prejudice, communication and the importance of art in education under the auspices of Gratz College.

She has authored 17 books, composed over 100 songs and written a Cantata performed in Poland for the anniversary celebrating the liberation of Auschwitz.