Rachael Katz, MS, Ed, teaches social and emotional learning skills to parents and children. She has over twenty-five years of experience as an early childhood educator and school leader. Rachael holds a master's degree in education from Bank Street College, and a BA from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
Helen Shwe Hadani, PhD, is a fellow at the Brookings Institution where she conducts policy-focused research on the benefits of playful learning in formal and informal contexts. Prior to joining Brookings, she served as director of research at the Bay Area Discovery Museum where she guided program and exhibit development.
Randye Kaye is an accomplished voice talent, actress, singer, broadcaster, and author. She received a Listen-Up Award nomination and starred reviews for Ben Behind His Voices, which she also wrote, bringing together the various facets of her career.