The Storyworks for Grade 1 Team

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

  • Janice Behrens

    Editorial Director 

    New York, NY

     

    I am an editor and writer who specializes in early childhood education. I have created Scholastic magazines, books, and teaching resources for the past 25 years. Working with educators keeps me inspired and motivated! I am also a mom with two daughters who have grown up as test readers for my work.
  • Marybeth Rivera

    Senior Art Director, Early Childhood Magazines

    New York, NY

     

    I started my Scholastic journey as a freelance illustrator back in 2011. Now, I oversee & design the early childhood magazine titles from Pre-K to 2nd grade. I love going on class visits and seeing kids react to my work in the classroom. 

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!

  • Stephane Bolton

    First Grade Teacher

     

    Kilby Laboratory School

    Florence, AL
  • Jessica Bowen

    First Grade Teacher

     

    Hollis Grade School

    Peoria, IL
  • Erin Davis

    First Grade Teacher

     

    North Elementary 

    Birch Run, MI
  • Kyla Jagiela

    Exceptional Learning Applied Skills Teacher

     

    Brummitt Elementary School

    Chesterton, IN
  • Dennise Lopez Colon

    ESL/ELL/ TESOL Specialist 

     

    Antonia Pantoja Charter School

    Philadelphia, PA
  • Elizabeth Madarang

    Literacy Specialist and Coach

     

    Pickering Valley Elementary School

    Downingtown, PA
  • Laura Warren

    1st Grade Teacher

     

    Salem - Liberty Elementary

    Lower Salem, OH
  • Lisa Wenske, M. Ed.

    First Grade Teacher, NBCT

     

    Clayton Elementary

    Austin, TX
  • Nina Yevdash

    K-2 Enrichment Teacher

     

    Indian Knoll Elementary 

    West Chicago, IL