is passionate about teaching, technology, and creativity. She began as an elementary educator and found her love in technology education with Apple Computer as one of sixteen prestigious national trainers and later received an MA in Educational Technology. Unique insights into early literacy contributed to the successful launch of LeapFrog, School Division. An entrepreneur, she had a successful inspirational-message cookie business, Swap Thoughts. She lives in Nashville with her husband, Mark. She has three children, two bonus daughters, and three grandchildren.

For more information, Tina writes for her blog, AppsolutelyYouCan.com

Brian Schmidt has been lost in the magical world of drawing since he was a kid, creating mazes, castles, and creatures galore. He found his calling as an illustrator after his career in architecture left him wanting more time to be creative. From there, the idea for an illustrating business was born. Now, he happily spends his days continuing to get lost in the worlds and characters he creates, and hoping they bring a little magic and whimsy to other people. He lives and works in the Twin Cities in Minnesota with his wife, Sara.

For more information, visit BrianSchmidtArtist.com