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Melissa Cheesman Smith, M.Ed., holds a master's degree in curriculum and instruction and has been teaching for 10 years. She teaches literacy classes for a university, presents at literacy conferences, and facilitates professional development workshops.

Ashley Scott is third grade teacher in Virginia. She has earned her masters degree and has been teaching elementary school more than ten years.

Jodene Lynn Smith, M.A., has been in education for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor's degree, teaching credential, and Master's degree from California State University Long Beach. Jodene has worked closely with Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education for over 20 years and has worked extensively on over 100 titles as an author, editor, or project manager.

Jodene Lynn Smith, M.A., has been in education for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor's degree, teaching credential, and Master's degree from California State University Long Beach. Jodene has worked closely with Teacher Created Materials and Shell Education for over 20 years and has worked extensively on over 100 titles as an author, editor, or project manager.

Andi Stix, Ph.D., is a national educational consultant and administrator who has been actively teaching for over 25 years. Dr. Stix specializes in constructivist education at Pace University in Pleasantville, New York. Her interactive classroom philosophy and activities have been incorporated into the curriculum of many school systems throughout the country.

Kristi Sturgeon is a former elementary school teacher. Over the past seven years, Kristi has taught both second and third grade, as well as participated in Explicit Direct Instruction and the coaching of other teachers. She earned a master's degree in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in literacy

Garth Sundem is a TED-Ed speaker and former contributor to the Science Channel. He blogs at GeekDad and PsychologyToday.com.

He has been published in Scientific American, Huffington Post Science, Fast Company, Men’s Health, Esquire, The New York Times, Congressional Quarterly, and Publishers Weekly. Garth grew up on Bainbridge Island, Washington, and currently lives in Boulder, Colorado, wit…