About Steve Metzger
Steve Metzger received an M.Ed. from Bank Street College of Education. He was a Pre-K teacher before moving to Scholastic, where he was the Editorial Director in their book clubs' division. While at Scholastic, he wrote an early childhood series that focused on social-emotional development, The Dinofours (28 books). He is also the award-winning author of other children’s books, including The Way I Act (approved for classroom use by the California Department of Education) and Pluto Visits Earth! (ABC Best Books for Children). His new graphic novel, The Bumble Brothers: Crazy for Comics! was chosen by the Junior Library Guild as a Gold Standard Selection. Learn more at https://www.stevemetzgerbooks.com/.
About Dr. Lauren Loquasto
Dr. Lauren Loquasto is SVP and chief academic officer at Goddard Systems. She is responsible for leading the development of The Goddard School’s proprietary education program, driving research-based innovation and implementing new accreditation standards across the franchise system.
Previously, Dr. Loquasto served as vice president of early childhood education at Primrose Schools Franchising Company, where she oversaw the continued evaluation, development and implementation of Primrose’s early childhood curriculum and research models.
She has more than 20 years of experience in education, including curriculum development, evaluation and implementation, as well as teaching and consulting in the fields of preschool, special needs and elementary education.
A widely published author and lecturer, Dr. Loquasto holds a doctorate in educational leadership, as well as a master’s degree and doctorate in child development.
