Jessica is passionate about creating inclusive and accessible spaces for people to creatively express themselves. She has multiple degrees in music education, has taught in the public schools, and is currently the Director of Education for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and founder of Different Dynamics. When not making music, Jessica loves riding bikes with her husband Jon and taking her rescue pups, Gracie and Meera, on long walks.

Katie holds a degree in education from William Woods University and has over 15 years experience in education, both teaching and in administration. She has a passion for special education and inclusion and cares deeply about learning alongside all types of thinkers. Katie enjoys reading large books and being outside with her husband and two sons.

Uchenna earned a Masters and a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from University of Colorado Denver, and Saint Louis University, respectively. An award winning early childhood educator, Uchenna co-designs joyful, creative, and innovative learning-environments and curriculum that empower her young students to have a meaningful impact on their school community and beyond, as contributing members of society. In her free time, Uchenna enjoys traveling, writing, film-making, live music and rock-climbing.

Sarah has a bachelor’s degree in music education from Loyola University New Orleans and a Ph.D. in musicology from Washington University in St. Louis. She has taught music at nearly every grade level from preschool through college, and currently works on the education team of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. Sarah lives in St. Louis, where she spends her free time walking her dog, baking, and planning her family’s next vacation.

George got his degree in Biology from Cornell College, and started a beekeeping club. In the past he has worked as a zookeeper, with animals ranging from sea lions to wolves, but currently George is a preschool teacher. In his free time, he loves to read, cook, and spend time with his family.

Kate studied early childhood education at the University of Illinois and Webster University. She is currently a classroom teacher, a pedagogista supporting Reggio-inspired curriculum work, and a PhD Candidate at Saint Louis University researching teacher use of anti-racist picture books. She lives in Saint Louis and loves a good vintage find, a nonfiction book, and spending time outdoors with her husband and son.