{"id":7253,"date":"2024-03-07T10:00:42","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T18:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/?page_id=7253"},"modified":"2025-08-15T22:50:24","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T06:50:24","slug":"abcmouse-curriculum-experts","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/abcmouse-curriculum-experts","title":{"rendered":"ABCmouse Curriculum Experts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull aofl-ExAdvice-cover\" id=\"aofl-ExAdvice-cover-test\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"568\" height=\"191\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-7261\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BG-Wave-Mobile-1-e1702497608941.png\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BG-Wave-Mobile-1-e1702497608941.png 568w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/BG-Wave-Mobile-1-e1702497608941-300x101.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 568px) 100vw, 568px\" \/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c751db18356d14dbb789a111fed59059\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);font-size:4rem\">Meet the ABCmouse Curriculum Experts<\/h1>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" id=\"aofl-ExAdvice-landing-p\" style=\"color:#02408e;line-height:1.3\">The ABCmouse curriculum experts review and assist in writing many of our blog posts that provide insights on childhood learning strategies and curriculum-specific topics.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-dots aofl-ExAdvice-dots\" style=\"background-color:#35b0fe;color:#35b0fe\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" id=\"aofl-ExAdvice-landing-p\" style=\"color:#02408e;line-height:1.3\">These posts cater to parents seeking effective methods to support their child&#8217;s educational journey, educators looking to refresh their teaching practices, or anyone interested in understanding today\u2019s educational landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" id=\"aofl-ExAdvice-landing-p\" style=\"color:#02408e;line-height:1.3\">Our curriculum experts tackle a wide range of topics, from phonics and reading strategies to math essentials and more, always aiming to shed light on various aspects of childhood learning and education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" id=\"aofl-ExAdvice-landing-p\" style=\"color:#02408e;line-height:1.3\">Our expert-reviewed articles are here to support your journey toward creating a conducive learning environment, whether at home, in a classroom, or within a larger community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-white-color has-text-color has-background\" id=\"aofl-ExAdvice-landing-experts\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(0deg,rgb(32,152,219) 0%,rgb(109,72,255) 100%);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">ABCmouse Curriculum Experts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-ExAdvice-landing-profile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column 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target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dr. Hee Jin Bang<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Vice President, Efficacy Research &amp; Evaluation<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-208d58d06239f8e2c473b4f0978ab092\" style=\"color:#02408e\">Dr. Hee Jin Bang leads the development and management of Age of Learning\u2019s efficacy research strategy, including the design and supervision of both quantitative and qualitative studies. Dr. Bang has authored or co-authored more than 25 studies and other academic publications and earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honors from Oxford University, a Masters of Education from Harvard University, and a PhD in education from NYU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9f55ab6d6574cd7f975b509e518c1fc2\" style=\"color:#02408e\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-read-more-arrow has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-149a9bae86ef2c6f9ef4767557fa9472\" style=\"color:#0065e0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/hee-jin-bang-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read More<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-ExAdvice-landing-profile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/owen-bissell-profile-expert-advice\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Owen-Bissell-Profile-Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-14064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Owen-Bissell-Profile-Headshot.png 272w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Owen-Bissell-Profile-Headshot-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/owen-bissell-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Owen Bissell<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Curriculum Designer<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e\">Owen Bissell, a curriculum designer for My Math Academy and former Los Angeles, California elementary school teacher of 9 years, focuses on enhancing K-3 math instruction and mentoring teachers within the Age of Learning team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-read-more-arrow has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ed9e48a08360de1950f1fa81c0213346\" style=\"color:#0065e0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/owen-bissell-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read More<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-ExAdvice-landing-profile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/kristen-davis-profile-expert-advice\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kristen-Davis-Profile-Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kristen-Davis-Profile-Headshot.png 272w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Kristen-Davis-Profile-Headshot-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/kristen-davis-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kristen Davis<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Curriculum Designer<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"aofl-no-margin has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e\">Kristen Davis, a former educator with a Master&#8217;s Degree in Instructional Technology and years of experience in a major school district, now develops educational math games at My Math Academy. Her dual role as a teacher and parent drives her dedication to enriching children&#8217;s learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-read-more-arrow has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-2ee9234ded228fce2d18f47de766d6d7\" style=\"color:#0065e0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/kristen-davis-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read More<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-ExAdvice-landing-profile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/stanley-diih-profile-expert-advice\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stanley-Diih-Ed.D-Profile-Headshot.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7256\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stanley-Diih-Ed.D-Profile-Headshot.png 272w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Stanley-Diih-Ed.D-Profile-Headshot-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/stanley-diih-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Dr. Stanley Diih<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist<\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e\">Dr. Stanley Diih, Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist at Age of Learning, crafts engaging learning experiences for children aged 2-4, with a focus on multidisciplinary exploration and learning benchmarks. 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She leads a team in curriculum design in digital learning at Age of Learning. Holding advanced degrees from Chapman University and USC, she blends classroom experience with academic insights into children&#8217;s learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading aofl-read-more-arrow has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ae4fe2c4055c820ee52319d34623a73b\" style=\"color:#0065e0;font-style:normal;font-weight:400;text-transform:uppercase\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/nika-fabienke-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Read More<\/a><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns aofl-ExAdvice-landing-profile is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/kellie-woodson-profile-expert-advice\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"272\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kwoodson-Profile-Headshot-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12393\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kwoodson-Profile-Headshot-1.png 272w, https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Kwoodson-Profile-Headshot-1-150x150.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 272px) 100vw, 272px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.abcmouse.com\/learn\/kellie-woodson-profile-expert-advice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Kellie Woodson<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e;font-style:normal;font-weight:400\"><em>Senior Director, Curriculum <\/em><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color\" style=\"color:#02408e\">As Senior Director of Curriculum, Kellie oversees curriculum planning and design for Age of Learning\u2019s award-winning educational products. 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