Carol Totsky Hammett began her teaching career over 25 years ago, and has worked as a physical education specialist, pre-kindergarten teacher, and an early childhood special education teacher. She is currently an elementary school principal in Bend, OR. Nicki Collins Geigert has worked in the field of education for the past 36 years. She has led workshops for The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), various state early childhood organizations, and the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AAHPERD). She lives in Carlsbad, CA.