Andrew Brodie was a head teacher for twelve years after many successful years in the primary classroom. He began writing his best-selling educational books in 1992 and since then has established himself as a name that teachers have come to trust. He is still very much involved in education and continues to teach on a regular basis. Judy Richardson has extensive experience as a writer of educational materials, including 'Assembly Today'. She was a full time teacher for many years and rose to become Deputy Head teacher of a Norfolk First School. She still teaches on a regular basis.