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Patricia A. Edwards is a member of the Reading Hall of Fame and a professor of language and literacy in the Teacher Education Department at Michigan State University. Edwards is a nationally and internationally recognized expert in family engagement and has written several articles and books on the topic.  
 
Kristen L. White is an assistant professor of education at Northern Michigan University in Marquette, Michigan. Using a field-based approach, she instructs reading methods courses in a local elementary school where she and her students work closely with classroom teachers and children.  
 
Laura J. Hopkins is the assistant director over elementary instruction and learning support at LIFE International School in Spain. She is a former teacher educator, elementary classroom teacher, and middle school reading specialist.  
 
Ann M. Castle is an assistant professor of literacy education in the Department of Teacher Education at Michigan State University. Castle is a former elementary classroom teacher, Reading Recovery® teacher, literacy coach, and professional development consultant with three decades of teaching experience in PK–16 settings.