The My Big World Team

My Big World is supported by a talented team of copy editors, video producers, and photo editors. Meet our editorial and art directors below.

  • Shonelle Cooper-Caplan

    Associate Editor

    New York, NY

     

    Early childhood education is my passion! I taught pre-K and kindergarten for 20+ years, nurturing minds and building relationships in my community. I broadened my reach to communities across the country when I joined Scholastic.
  • Sarah Leighton

    Associate Art Director

    New York, NY

     

    As an artist, it’s important to me that we engage our early learners through creativity and design. I know our readers can take what they learn and bring it with them into their daily experiences, which makes my work on My Big World incredibly meaningful.

Our Teacher Advisory Board

Our advisors come from all over the country and share a passion for education. We're thrilled to have them on board!

  • Carol Barnett

    Pre-K Teacher


    P.S.201 Q
    Flushing, NY
  • Amanda Berg

    Early Childhood Director/4K Teacher 

     

    Pilgrim Lutheran 

    Menominee Falls, WI
  • Teresa Brunnemer

    Pre-K Teacher

     

    Morrison Elementary

    Morrison, OK
  • Julia Bueno

    Pre-K Teacher


    Holy Cross Catholic School
    Garrett Park, MD
  • Tricia Cauthen

    Pre-K Special Education Teacher


    Tyler Elementary
    Gainesville, VA
  • Sandra Connor

    Pre-K Teacher


    Dr. Geraldyn O. Foster E.C.C.
    Bridgeton, NJ
  • Evangela Dixon

    Kindergarten Teacher 

     

    Fairview Elementary 

    Hayward, CA
  • Jana Heck

    Pre-K Teacher

     

    Buchanan Elementary School

    Buchanan, VA
  • Monique Homan

    TK Teacher

     

    Highland Oaks Elementary School

    Arcadia, CA
  • Stacey Jackson

    Preschool Teacher

     

    Coshocton Elementary School

    Coshocton, OH

     
  • Beth Loomis

    Pre-K Teacher/ Intervention Specialist 

     

    Coshocton Elementary

    Coshocton, OH
  • Kassandra Mayo

    Pre-K Teacher

     

    St. Bernard Catholic School

    Omaha, NE

     
  • Sharon McDonald

    Pre-K Teacher


    Tavares Elementary School
    Tavares, FL
  • Kim Snyder

    Director/Pre-K Teacher


    White Oak Children’s Academy
    Schererville, IN

  • Tamara Traynor

    Pre-K Teacher

     

    Holy Cross School

    Dover, DE
  • Alyssa Woody

    Head Start Pre-K Teacher

     

    Perrin Early Childhood Center—Sherman ISD

    Denison, TX
  • Christina Zappier

    3K/Pre-K Teacher


    PS 189
    New York, NY