Kathleen Gould Lundy is currently Coordinator of Destination Arts, York University, a joint venture of the Faculty of Education and the Faculty of Fine Arts, which undertakes to foster partnerships among artists, educators, and the community. She has been an arts and literacy teacher, consultant, and coordinator for over 30 years and is a popular motivational speaker at conferences in Canada and the United States. Kathleen's work with teachers has always focused on helping them understand and advocate for the crucial role that the arts and the imagination play in every student's education. Her interest lies in teaching those students who, for a variety of reasons, find themselves on the periphery of the school experience.
She suggests a number of ways not only to welcome these students back into the classroom but also provide them with curricular experiences that are relevant, open-ended, and inclusive. Kathleen is the author of professional development books for teachers, as well as books and graphic novels for struggling readers

Joan Green is a distinguished educator, senior policy adviser, and influential leader in the  public sector. She was the first female Director of Education of the Board of Education for the City of Toronto and, prior to that, served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. Joan is the founding CEO of the Ontario Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) and is a co-author and senior member of the editorial board of several award-winning language and literacy series. Currently, Joan advises governments and school boards on quality assurance, governance and curriculum.