Joni Bowman, BA, M.Ed., MCDTA, is a former elementary school teacher who has taught all subjects in the primary and junior divisions in regular, gifted, and special education programs. As co-author of the Hands-On Science and Technology, Hands-On Social Studies, and Hands-On Mathematics programs, she is committed to providing active and engaging learning experiences for students. Since 2003, her focus has been on creating developmentally appropriate, activity-based programs for Pre-K and Kindergarten students with her business, Springboard for Learning. Joni resides in Burlington, Ontario, with her supportive husband and four inspirational daughters.