Rodney P. Riegle is a professor of education at Illinois State University. He is the author of four books and more than fifty articles and has been a consultant to numerous organizations. He holds a B.A. degree from Wittenberg University and an M.A. and Ph.D. from Ohio State University.

D. Michael Risen is Superintendent of Byron Community Unit School District #226 in Byron, Illinois. He has over thirty years experience as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. He holds a B.A., M.A., and Ph.D. from Illinois State University and an Ed.S. from Western Illinois University.