Cassia Bardal is associate publisher of Jola Publications. A graduate of the University of Minnesota and former employee of The Minnesota Daily, Cassia spent 3 years dodging the question, “So where are you going to teach?” An avid reader, writer and artisan she always found herself on the business side of publications. Jola Publications has proved to be an immense learning and creative environment for nurturing her love of creating a tangible, useful and respected product for Jola’s various audiences. 

 Holly M. Hilgenberg is associate editor of Public School Montessorian. Born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin, she enjoys a good afternoon with the Pack and eating hot dish.  After graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Holly moved to Minneapolis where she splits her time between Jola publications, hanging out with her dogs and cat, walking Munchie, the office dog, and listening to local favorite Prince.  She considers biking her favorite mode of transportation.

 Rebecca Janke is a columnist for Public School Montessorian. She is a former Montessori teacher  is the Executive Director of Growing Communities for Peace, a non-profit organization specializing in peace and human rights education. She can be reached at pe...@umn.edu or 651-214-8282.

 Nancy Lear does customer service.

 Dennis Schapiro is the founder of Jola Publications and editor/publisher of Public School Montessorian.

 Jeremiah Schapiro is sports editor of Public School Montessorian, chief of psychological services for Jola Publications and steward of its fledgling labor union.

 Lakshmi Kripalani is a columnist for Public School Montessorian. She was trained by and has worked with Dr. Maria Montessori and Mario Montessori. She is an AMI Montessori techer trainer and consultant.. Dr. Montessori’s 1946Lectures—Karachi, India, transcribed and edited by Lakshmi Krfpalani is available through the Houston Montessori Center, 713 464-5791. Ms. Kripalani is available for lectures, workshops or consultations. She can be reached at  lkripal...@comcast.net.