Christine is currently working as an education consultant. She has previously worked as a school leader, literacy coach, early childhood teacher and university lecturer, and has authored a number of publications. Christine has led literacy action research projects in reading comprehension and writing. She has presented nationally and internationally in a range of areas, including spelling, writing, reading comprehension, early years literacy and leading literacy improvement in schools. Christine was awarded ALEA life membership in 2009; the AITSL Award for Excellence in Teaching and School Leadership in 2013 and the Australian Professional Teachers Association Meritorious Contribution to the Profession Award in 2013.

Emma Warren and Bethany Woolnough are experienced primary school teachers from Hobart, Tasmania. They currently share a double unit and specialise in team teaching. Emma and Bethany are active ALEA local council members and have presented on spelling and inquiry at both a state and national level. Bethany and Emma consult and mentor a number of teachers from around the state and have a passion for inquiry and play-based learning.