Ross Pegler -- Has taught all levels of students, from K-12, college, special education and most general academicsSince 1998, teaching at a center school for severely emotionally disabled. Born in Missouri, raised in New York and residing in Florida for over 20 years. Received his B.A. (History), University of Hawaii, M.A. (History), Adelphi University, completed doctoral courses (History), Washington State University

Beth Santini – Has worked with at risk populations for more than 20 years in social work and as a teacher, since 1998 at a center school for students with severe emotional disabilities. Born and raised in Garden City, New York moved to Fort Myers, Florida in 1986. Received her B.A. (Sociology), College of Mount Saint Vincent, N.Y., completed graduate course requirements for certification in secondary education and EH (emotionally handicapped) at Florida Gulf Coast University.