Dr. Janie Spaht Gill brings twenty-five years of teaching experience to her books for young children. During her career thus far, she has taught at every grade level, from kindergarten through college. Gill has a Ph.D. in reading education, with a minor in creative writing. She is currently residing in Lafayette, Louisiana with her husband Richard. Her fresh, humorous topics are inspired by the things her students say in the classroom. Gill was voted the 2000 Louisiana Elementary Teacher of the Year for her outstanding work in primary education.