About the Authors
Jim Ollhoff
Jim is a college professor, with an academic background that includes training in education, family studies, developmental psychology, social psychology, and systems theory. Jim's academic interests are the process of discovery in anxious systems, effective management from a complexity perspective, leadership, strategy, and adult learning. He teaches courses in the areas of family studies and in management. Jim is married to Laurie, and they have one delightful son, Dominic. For fun, Jim reads, writes, bakes unusual breads, and studies martial arts. He can be reached at jim@ollhoff.com
Laurie Ollhoff
Laurie is a consultant for school-age programs and a professor at Walden University. Laurie's academic background includes work in child development, education administration, program development in out of school time, social skills, and program assessment. She has worked as a school-age care provider, and has been a classroom teacher in middle schools, and an art teacher K-6. Laurie has a passion for the positive development of children. In her spare time, Laurie paints, sculpts, volunteers as an art specialist at the local school, spends time with Jim and Dominic, and plays with her cats. She can be reached at laurie@ollhoff.com
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