Ron Shumsky, Psy.D., is a clinical psychologist and child neuropsychologist. He specializes in turning abstract psychology concepts into practical language and easy-to-use tools to help kids and teens do better in school. Ron studied and worked in the United States, and now lives in Tokyo with his wife, two kids, and a little dog named Pickles.
Susan M. Islascox, M.A., is a learning support teacher at the American School in Japan who loves the adventure of helping high school students get focused, organized, and motivated. Her students have proven to be her best teachers, and their lessons inform just about everything in this book. Susan lives in Tokyo with her husband and son.
Rob Bell, M.Ed., spent much of his school career doodling in the back row. As an adult he moved to the front of the class and became an elementary school teacher. Rob’s imagery and imagination help make it possible to “see” attention in this book—not just read about it. He currently lives and works in Santiago, Chile, with his wife and fellow teacher Christina, son Max, and daughter Maya.