John Henry has worked for over twenty-nine years in public education. With a masters in Technology Education, he coordinated and coauthored an electric vehicle program during his teaching career that received a NASA Explorer Schools grant. He was selected as a NASA Einstein Fellow, serving at NASA’s Office of Education. He later joined the New Jersey School Boards Association as senior manager of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) and Sustainable Schools. He collaborated with the US Army to develop outreach, leadership, and team-building programs for high school students. He was lead trainer for a Federal Department of Education grant in Technology and Problem-Based Learning. He served on the board of directors for the US Green Building Council and managed New Jersey’s Green Program of Study for the NJ Department of Education. He has received awards and recognition from Sustainable Jersey, NJ Audubon, and the Department of Environmental Protection. John is a leukemia survivor and is currently helping others on their journeys with cancer. He is a certified Radical Remission instructor and a holistic health and wellness coach.
Dana Hice DePugh has over thirty years of experience in education, serving as an assistant superintendent for nine years, and has served as teacher, learning disabilities consultant, and supervisor. She is a former school board member and president and has served as the project director for and author of numerous grants. She was instrumental in starting a number of innovative special education, early childhood, and career and technical programs. With undergraduate degrees in Education and Psychology, a masters in Special Education, a masters in Metaphysical Science, and a PhD in Metaphysical Counseling, she now combines her educational experience with holistic healing methodologies and energy medicine, serving as the CEO for The Mind Fairy, LLC.
Kim Weiler has enjoyed a long career working in all facets of the television and film industry. With over twenty-five years of experience, she has worked both in front of the camera and behind the scenes. For the last seventeen years, she has served as a production accountant on dozens of documentaries, feature films, and unscripted series. She is a proud member of the Producers Guild of America. She devotes her spare time to teaching others about empowerment and self-love and is the author of the book PS—It’s All About Love: How A Painful Journey with Psoriasis Became a Life Devoted to Helping Others. Additionally, Kim is a motivational speaker and founder of The Love Group, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower our youth.
