Warren is an expert on the relationship between children (ages 0-to 15) and technology. He teaches at New York University, Rutgers and Michigan State University, and writes for a variety of publications, including the New York Times, Scholastic Parent & Child, Parents and Children's Technology Review, of which he is also the editor. He is the father of two daughters and a former preschool and public elementary school teacher.

Jane is an educator and exhibition developer and the founder of a firm that focuses on visitor-centered exhibitions and creative environments for learning. Jane has held positions at the Smithsonian Institution's Traveling Exhibition Service, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Smithsonian's Design Museum, where she was the first Director of Education. With Jane Clark Chermayeff & Associates LLC, she has developed an international portfolio and noted expertise making complex subjects accessible to diverse audiences through multimedia exhibits and programs.

Jane was awarded the Japan Foundation Fellowship and the Doing Art Together Award for her contributions to arts education in New York City. An advisor to the Hudson River Foundation, the Exploratorium, the Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve, and the New York State Council on the Arts, she sits on the boards of the New York Studio School, the School Art League of New York, and Parks & Trails New York. Jane lectures frequently on interpreting cultural landscapes and has written, co-authored, and edited articles and books, including Working at Play: Informal Science Education on Museum Playgrounds, The Design Necessity, the Neighborhood Conservation Source Book, and the original Kids Culture Catalogue.

David is currently Professor Emeritus of Child Development at Tufts University in Medford, Massachusetts. He was formerly Professor of Psychology, Psychiatry and Education at the University of Rochester. Professor Elkind obtained his doctorate at U.C.L.A. and then spent a year as David Rapaport's research assistant at the Austen Riggs Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. In 1964‑65 he was a National Science Foundation Senior Postdoctoral Fellow at Piaget's Institut d' Epistemologie Genetique in Geneva. His research has been in the areas of perceptual, cognitive and social development where he has attempted to build upon the research and theory of Jean Piaget.

Perhaps Professor Elkind is best known for his popular books, The Hurried Child, All Grown Up and No Place to Go, and Miseducation.  A third edition of The Hurried Child came out 2001 and the 25th anniversary edition was published in 2007 along with his newest book entitled The Power of Play: Learning What comes Naturally.

Professor Elkind’s other books include Grandparenting:Understanding Today's Children, Parenting Your Teenager, Images of the Young Child, Understanding Your Child, a 3rd Edition of A Sympathetic Understanding of the Child: Birth to Sixteen, and Ties That Stress: The New Family Imbalance.

Judy is the founder and chair of America’s first baccalaureate program in Toy Design, launched at the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1989.  A graduate of Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Communication Design, Judy’s career has been rich with educational and professional experience.  As a designer at Chermayeff and Geismar, she designed an award-winning permanent bicentennial exhibition at the Smithsonian Institution and large-scale murals for IBM. At FIT, she provides students with an environment emphasizing an ethical design approach and commitment to community.  Judy has received two SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Excellence in Faculty Service; an award from the National Women In Toys organization for outstanding contribution to the industry and the 2008 Wonder Women In Toys Award in the category Women to Watch. She spoken about children and design at numerous events including: The Yale University Inter-Disciplinary Bio-ethics program, the ITRA World Toy Congress, and The Smithsonian Institute Museum of American History Invention and Play exhibition.

Jim is president of Little Kids, Inc., which he co-founded in 1989.  He has held an active role in the toy industry for 34 years.  He is currently a member of the TIA Board of Directors.

Jim began his career at Hasbro, where for 12 years he held various sales and marketing positions; most notably being the marketing director for the original launch of Transformers in 1983. He also directed the marketing efforts of the Playskool Baby brand.

When he co-founded Little Kids, Inc., the goal was to design innovative and high quality juvenile feeding products, creating simple solutions to often messy problems. The company’s success in this category led to Little Kids’ first toy introduction, The No Spill Bubble Tumbler, a product that literally turned the bubble category upside down. Sixteen years later, the No Spill Bubble Tumbler remains one of the most recognized and best selling products in the category.

Jim is a graduate of the University of Connecticut.  He and his wife Robin have 3 boys. He has also been an active volunteer in youth sports for 20 years.

Ellen is the President and Co-Founder of Families and Work Institute, NYC, a nonprofit center for research that provides data to inform decision-making on the changing workforce, family and community. She currently co-directs the National Study of the Changing Workforce, an ongoing study of the lives of US employees on and off the job; and the National Study of Employers, an ongoing study of employer supports for the family and personal life of employees. She also co-directs When Work Works, a project on workplace effectiveness and flexibility funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation that has produced a series of research papers and has launched the Alfred P. Sloan Awards for Business Excellence in Workplace Flexibility, and is directing a collaborative Sloan Foundation project on career flexibility in academia. She is directing The Supporting Work Project, a Ford Foundation project on asset building for the low-wage workforce. She is also co-directing a project with Catalyst on Talent Management in the US, Europe, and Asia. In addition, she is the program director of the Work Life Conference co-convened by The Conference Board and FWI, and she staffs The Conference Board's Work Life Leadership Council. Ellen is also directing Mind in the Making, a project on the science of early learning that includes a prime time television show, videos and a book for families, and Learning Modules for Early Childhood Teachers. She is beginning a study on family caregivers of the elderly.

Ellen is a nationally and internationally recognized researcher, author and speaker and appears regularly at conferences, on television and in the media. She received her B.A. in Child Study at Vassar College, and her M.S. in Child Development/Education at Bank Street College of Education.

Richard is the Director of Special Projects at the Institute of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity and Behavior Disorders at the New York University Child Study Center and a much sought-after expert in child development and parenting issues. He is also Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the NYU Child Study Center. Dr. Gallagher has a national reputation in the treatment of children with Selective Mutism and with deficits in organizational skills, and has extensive experience working with children with ADHD and anxiety disorders. He has written and published numerous articles about parenting and is frequently quoted by the news media. He has also designed and evaluated parent education programs such as Thriving Teens, a program to help prevent smoking and substance abuse in young teens. Dr. Gallagher has served as consultant for the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, the Target Foundation, and the Liz Claiborne Foundation's effort on teen relationship violence.

Stephen is an innovator in the field of children’s media. His experience includes over 20 years in the design, development and distribution of learning products, including computer software, online applications, toys, games, books and video. Trained as a child psychologist, Stephen began his career as an elementary school teacher; subsequently he has held creative leadership positions at Scholastic, Coleco, CBS Publishing, and Viacom.  He was a member of the original team formed to create Noggin, and has also served as Group President, Online at Sesame Workshop.

Currently, Stephen serves as president of every baby company, an organization he founded to develop early learning products, the first of which is the award-winning infant/toddler series, eebee’s adventures™. He served as an adjunct faculty member at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he taught a course on child development and interactive design. In addition, he is a member of both the Education Committee at PBS-affiliate Thirteen in New York as well as the board of trustees of the Toy Industry Foundation.

Stephen received a B.A. in psychology from New York University, an M.A. in developmental psychology from Teachers College, Columbia University, and completed work toward a Ph.D. in educational psychology at The City University of New York.

Lisa is an education, science and technology writer who has contributed to The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Consumer Reports, and other publications.

Since 2004, she has been digging into the topic of electronic media and young children – visiting developmental psych labs around the country and watching far more children’s TV than her own preschool-age kids. Her book Into the Minds of Babes, (Basic Books, 2007), uses new findings in psychology and cognitive science---as well as a few family stories---to make the case for the importance of considering content, context and children’s individual needs when creating and/or choosing media for the very young.

In 2005, Lisa was a Journalism Fellow in Child and Family Policy at the University of Maryland. In 2001, she was a Media Fellow at Duke University’s DeWitt Wallace Center for Communications. Lisa has her bachelors and masters degrees in English from the University of Virginia. She resides in Alexandria, Va., with her husband, their two daughters, two cats and a dog.

Andy is Chief Financial Officer for DonorsChoose.org, a website connecting classrooms in need with individuals who want to help. DonorsChoose.org has attracted contributors from all walks of life through an approach called Citizen Philanthropy, a unique approach that opens the process of donating to anyone with a desire to give. In 2007, donors funded over $8 million worth of resources. Yet, no matter their contribution size, each donor was treated to a level of service normally reserved for established philanthropists.

Previously, Andy worked for seven years at Audible, Inc. as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Earlier in his career at Time Warner, he served in various management positions in the US and Europe, including Chief Financial Officer of Time Life. Prior to that, he was with Ernst & Young LLP. Andy is a Certified Public Accountant, and holds a B.S. in Accounting from Florida State University and an MBA from Harvard Business School. He serves on the Board of Directors of VIP Community Services, an agency which offers services to individuals with a history of chemical dependency.

Alix is Vice-President, Editorial Director for FamilyFun and Wondertime magazines, part of Disney Publishing Worldwide. She was on the launch of FamilyFun in 1991, and has overseen its editorial throughout its growth. She also conceptualized and developed Wondertime, a learning-focused magazine for parents with young children; it launched in 2005.  In addition to the magazines, Alix manages brand extensions including book publishing, online publications, and broadcast efforts. She has a B.A. from Colgate University and a Master of Fine Arts in poetry from the University of Massachusetts. She lives in Northampton, Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.

Michael is Executive Director of the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop. He oversees the Center's efforts to catalyze and support research, innovation and investment in educational media technologies for young children. Prior to joining the Center, he served as Vice President of New Media and Executive Director of Education for Asia Society, managing the global nonprofit organization's interactive media and educational initiatives to promote knowledge and understanding of Asia and other world regions, languages and cultures. Previously, he oversaw Carnegie Corporation of New York's groundbreaking work in early childhood development, educational media and primary grades reform, and was a senior advisor to the New York City Schools Chancellor, where he directed dropout prevention, afterschool and early childhood initiatives. Michael has been a frequent adviser to the U.S. Department of Education and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, writes for public affairs journals, and often appears in the media. He was named by Working Mother magazine as one of America's most influential leaders in shaping family and children's policy and serves on numerous nonprofit boards, including We Are Family Foundation, Ready To Learn, Talaris Institute and Teach For America. Michael is also currently a senior associate at the Edward Zigler Center in Child Development and Social Policy at Yale University. He received his Ph.D. in Social Policy from Brandeis University's Florence Heller School and his B.S. from Cornell University.

Scot is Creative Director of MIT’s Education Arcade, and leads the design of a number of games about math, literacy, science, history and language learning, including Labyrinth and iCue. Before coming to MIT, he was the Senior Designer at TERC, where he designed Zoombinis’ Island Odyssey, winner of the 2003 Bologna New Media Prize. Scot is the creator of the Zoombinis, and co-designed the multi-award winning Zoombinis’ Logical Journey, and its first sequel, Zoombinis’ Mountain Rescue. He is the also the designer of the TERCworks games Switchback, and Yoiks!  Other software designs include work on the educational products InspireData, Tabletop and Tabletop Jr., and The Nature of Science. Previously, he worked in Public Television.

Mitch, Professor of Learning Research at the MIT Media Lab, develops new technologies to engage people (especially children) in creative learning experiences. His Lifelong Kindergarten research group developed the "programmable bricks" that were the basis for the LEGO MindStorms and PicoCricket construction kits. Mitch co-founded the Computer Clubhouse project, an international network of after-school learning centers for youth from low-income communities. His group recently developed a new programming language, called Scratch, which makes it easier for kids to create their own interactive stories, games, and animations -- and share their creations on the web.

Nancy has been the director of the 92nd Street Y Nursery School in New York City since 1990. She is also a member of the 92nd Street Y Wonderplay Leadership Team, the Y’s early childhood initiative. Before joining the 92nd Street Y, she was the admissions director and a teacher at Horace Mann Lower School in New York from 1973 to 1990. Nancy has served on the ISAAGNY (Independent Schools Admissions Association of Greater New York) Board since 1984 and is co-editor of the New York Independent Schools Directory. She serves on the NYU Child Study Center Education Advisory Board and the Syracuse University School of Education Advisory Board. Nancy received a B.S. in Elementary Education from Syracuse University and an M.A. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from New York University.

Nancy is the co-author of Practical Wisdom for Parents: Demystifying the Preschool Years Knopf July 2007.

Peggy is an educator, author, and the designer of eight award-winning children’s software programs including The Graph Club, Neighborhood MapMachine, and Stationery Studio.

Peggy draws from her 20 years of experience at the K-12 level as a classroom teacher and district technology specialist. She also taught at the State University of New York at Buffalo Graduate School of Education. She has presented seminars and conference sessions to thousands of educators across the country and has been featured on radio, television, and Webcasts. Peggy has consulted for publishers and institutions nationwide including Scholastic, Apple Computer, PBS, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium Virtual Canyon, and has published articles and reviews in numerous educational publications.

Peggy’s software has earned over three dozen national awards including the EdPress Distinguished Achievement Award, Curriculum Administrator’s Districts’ Choice Award, Technology and Learning Award of Excellence, eSchool News Readers’ Choice Award, Early Childhood News Directors’ Choice Award, Parents’ Choice Silver Honor Award, and two CODIE Award nominations.

Dr. Stearns earned her Masters from Harvard University and her Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo where she was honored as a “University Inventor” for her innovative software design.

Teri is Senior Vice President of Production & Development, Nickelodeon Preschool Television.  She is responsible for overseeing all production and development for Nick Jr. and Noggin, the commercial-free, educational network owned by Nickelodeon.

Teri, who joined Nickelodeon in 1999, most recently was Vice President, Production and Development, Nick Jr.  She is responsible for launching many of Nick Jr.’s mega-hits including, Dora the Explorer, Go, Diego, Go!, The Backyardigans, The Wonder Pets! and Yo Gabba Gabba!. Teri’s ingenuity and unique combination of kid-centric creative and leadership skills have been essential to the success of Nickelodeon Preschool.  She also led Nick Jr.’s entry into the baby home video market, with 3 Curious Buddies titles.

Teri began her career in television at Comedy Central working on Rich Hall’s Onion World, Alan Havey’s Night After Night and the sports comedy series, Sportsmonster.  Later she worked on several children’s series, including Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego? and Square One TV.  Before joining Nick Jr. she was a Producer at Sesame Street, where she commissioned animation and films, served as an Associate Director and produced three original title home videos.  She has received two Emmy Awards® and three Parent’s Choice Awards for her work at Sesame Street.  Her series at Nickelodeon have garnered a Peabody Award and nine Emmy nominations.

Teri graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Studies.  She resides with her family in New York City.

Alice is Co-Creator and Head of Research and Education for Super Why!  This PBS Kids property helps preschoolers learn reading fundamentals through interactive stories. Simultaneously she is the co-creator of Think It Ink It Publishing, a new venture designed to promote creative writing for kids.

Formerly, Alice was a Producer and the Director of Research and Development for Nick Jr.’s break-out preschool series, Blue’s Clues and Developer of Blue’s Room. She conducted all of the formative research used in the creation and ongoing production of the series, and all of its ancillary businesses including publishing, online, magazine, consumer products and special events.  She also co-authored the curriculum on which the shows were based, and wrote scripts, books, educational workbooks, and columns for the magazine and on-line.  She has been nominated for Daytime Emmys for Outstanding Preschool Children’s Series as well as Outstanding Writing in a Children’s Series. 

Wilder also served as the Director of Research and Development for Oswald, and Little Bill, both animated series on Nick Jr.

Prior to joining Nickelodeon, Wilder served on research teams at Children’s Television Workshop (CTW), Columbia University and Skidmore College.  Additionally, she was Program Data Coordinator at PBS, Manager at Children’s Workshop, and Assistant Teacher at Kindercare.

Alice is a graduate of Skidmore College and Columbia University’s Teachers College, where she earned her doctorate in Educational Psychology and was awarded the Miriam Goldberg Research Award for her dissertation and the 1999 Early Career Award. She is currently President of the Teachers College Alumni Council and on the advisory boards for The Center for Educational Outreach and Innovation (CEO&I) at Teachers College Columbia University, the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden at the New York Botanical Garden, and Nick Jr. Magazine.