H. Lynn Erickson is an independent consultant assisting schools and districts around the country with curriculum design. From 1987 to 1994, she was the Director of Curriculum for the Federal Way Public Schools in Federal Way, Washington. She is a recognized presenter at national conferences, and is featured in the video "Creating Concept-Based Curriculum for Deep Understanding" (produced by the Video Journal) as well as in videos from the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. She is the author of Concept-Based Curriculum and Instruction: Teaching Beyond the Facts, also from Corwin Press.
Lois Lanning is the assistant superintendent of schools in Pomperaug Regional District 15, Connecticut. Other roles in her career include classroom teacher, K�12 reading consultant, special education teacher, elementary principal, district curriculum director, and adjunct professor. These positions span urban, suburban, and small town school systems, giving her a wealth of experience with a wide range of literacy practices. Lanning has extensive background in district-level curriculum work and staff development training. She works with other school districts and state departments, is actively involved in professional organizations, and presents at state and national conferences. Lanning… is the author of several professional journal articles as well as other reading resources for teachers. First and foremost, her passion is helping all students become lifelong readers.