We gratefully acknowledge the many contributions of the following dedicated educators in creating a program that is not only pedagogically sound, but also appealing to and motivating for middle school students.
Idalia Apodaca
English Language Development Teacher Shaw Middle School Spokane, WA
Pat E. Baggett-Hopkins
Area Reading Coach Chicago Public Schools Chicago, IL
Judy Chin
ESOL Teacher Arvida Middle School Miami, FL
Sonia Flores
Teacher Supporter Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles, CA
Brenda Garcia
ESL Teacher Crockett Middle School Irving, TX
Kristine Hoffman
Teacher on Special Assignment Newport-Mesa Unified School District Costa Mesa, CA
Dr. Margaret R. Keefe
ELL Contact and Secondary Advocate Martin County School District Stuart, FL
Julianne Kosareff
Curriculum Specialist Paramount Unified School District Paramount, CA
Lore Levene
Coordinator of Language Arts Community Consolidated School District 59 Arlington Heights, IL
Natalie M. Mangini
Teacher/ELD Coordinator Serrano Intermediate School Lake Forest, CA
Laurie Manikowski
Teacher/Trainer Lee Mathson Middle School San Jose, CA
Patsy Mills
Supervisor, Bilingual-ESL Houston Independent School District Houston, TX
Juliane M. Prager-Nored
High Point Expert Los Angeles Unified School District Los Angeles, CA
Patricia Previdi
ESOL Teacher Patapsco Middle School Ellicott City, MD
Dr. Louisa Rogers
Middle School Team Leader Broward County Public Schools Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rebecca Varner
ESL Teacher Copley-Fairlawn Middle School Copley, OH
Hailey F. Wade
ESL Teacher/Instructional Specialist Lake Highlands Junior High Richardson, TX
Cassandra Yorke
ESOL Coordinator Palm Beach School District West Palm Beach, FL