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Linda Dacey, Ed.D., is a professor of education and mathematics at Lesley University where she teaches courses for inservice and preservice teachers. A national and local leader, she is the co-author of numerous instructional materials designed to support the teaching and learning of mathematics. Dr. Dacey began her career in education as an elementary school teacher and still spends significant …

Stephanie Dewing, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Education and Chair of the Bilingual Authorization Advisory Board at the Rossier School of Education at the University of Southern California (USC). A former classroom teacher in Ecuador and the United States, she specializes in language and literacy development and dual-language instruction, with an emphasis on newcomers.

Trisha DiFazio, M.A.T., has more than two decades of dedicated experience in the field of education. She served as a classroom teacher and adjunct professor, and she holds a Master of Arts in Teaching. Trisha is passionate about empowering children and their parents through social and emotional learning and mindfulness.;

Lisa Donovan, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor in the Fine and Performing Arts Department at the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and was former director of the Creative Arts in Learning Division at Lesley University. Her scholarly interests include arts integration, arts and literacy, and arts-based research. Dr. Donovan has taught and presented across the United States as well as internati…

Loretta Donovan, Ph.D., has been formally involved in educational technology since earning her doctorate from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Loretta has worked as a K-12 teacher, teacher educator, and technology specialist, and is now faculty at California State University Fullerton. She regularly presents at national conferences and consults with school districts and departments of educati…

Christine Dugan, M.A.Ed., is a former elementary school teacher and online curriculum product developer. After earning her Master's degree with an emphasis on language and literacy, Christine went on to become a writer and editor of educational curriculum. She has written numerous resources for Shell Education and Teacher Created Materials.

Brenda A. Van Dixhorn, M.A.Ed., has been working in the field of education for more than 20 years. Most of her teaching has been in the primary grades, but she has experience with early childhood through adult education. She now writes educational resources for teachers and students.