Ron ShumskyRon Shumsky, Psy.D., is a U.S. - trained and licensed clinical psychologist and child neuropsychologist. He specializes in child development and learning as well as converting psychology - education principles into meaningful and practical use. Ron lves in Tokyo with his wife, two kids, and their dog Pickles. Susan M. Islascox, M.A., is a learning support teacher at the American School in Japan, charged with the often daunting task of helping high school students get focused, organized, and motivated. Her successes and failures in that endeavor inform just about everything in this book. Susan lives in Tokyo with her husband and son. Rob Bell, M.Ed., is an elementary school teacher with teaching experience that spans fifteen years and three continents. He currently lives and works in Santiago, Chile, with his wife and two kids. Read More Read Less