Author Biography
Dr. Ken Springer is a professor of education in the Simmons School of Education and Human Development at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Springer is active in both teaching and research, and has authored or co-authored a number of test preparation books for students and educators. Dr. Maryann Gromoll is an Assistant Professor at Daytona State College and teaches teacher preparation courses for exceptional student education, elementary, and secondary students. She has taught exceptional student education in grades K-12 in both public and private school systems for over 29 years. Dr. Nancy Tattner is an Associate Professor at Daytona State College. She has taught Kindergarten, fourth grade and fifth grade. When asked to be interim principal of a private K-8 school, she returned to school to earn a Master's degree in Educational Leadership, then continued her studies to pursue a doctorate. Under her leadership as principal, her school was named a Blue Ribbon School in 2006. Today, her mission is to prepare future teachers with the knowledge and skills to be effective, passionate teachers of tomorrow.
