AUTHOR JOHN TICE IS A FIFTH GRADE MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHER IN SUFFOLK, VIRGINIA.  ALTHOUGH PARALYZED FROM THE CHEST DOWN FROM A BASEBALL INJURY, HE INSPIRES HIS STUDENTS TO WORK HARD AND NEVER GIVE UP.  TICE USES REAL LIFE SITUATIONS AND HUMOR TO TEACH ACADEMICS IN THE CLASSROOM.  HE IS ALSO THE 2009-2010 SUFFOLK PUBLIC SCHOOLS’ TEACHER OF THE YEAR.


     Artist Jordan McKee has had an interest in art for a long time.  He has participated in many art shows and programs. He is currently attending high school in Chesapeake Virginia.