Anni Boocher has dedicated 16 years to teaching across K-12, with nine of those years spent shaping young minds in kindergarten. Her commitment to excellence in education has earned her prestigious accolades, including the Jacobs Educator Award from Indiana University and recognition as the 2023 Local Teacher of the Year. A proud mom of three, Anni is passionate about supporting fellow educators by creating resources that simplify lesson planning and teaching, aiming to lighten their workload and reignite the joy in their classrooms.

April Smith is the author of the book Simplify Your Writing Instruction: A Framework For a Student-Centered Writing Block. You can find her on socials at the links below. Find her free writing training at https://www.simplifywriting.com/training