Robert Kopicko has taught in the Bloomfield Public Schools for 25 years. He brings a multi-disciplinary perspective to the art classes he teaches at the Abbott Middle School. Before teaching art, Robert taught project-based science at the same middle school. Robert has also been a pioneer in the use of telecommunications to support collaborative teaching. He participated in Star Schools, one of the first national telecommunications projects in education. He has been a teacher leader, workshop leader, and online facilitator for the acclaimed LabNet and KidsNetwork projects. Robert has trained in graphic design and advertising. He juggles several home projects, and has recreated his house from the ground up.

Deborah Muscella has been a classroom teacher in the Philadelphia Public Schools, working with special needs students. She earned a doctorate at The University of Texas at Austin, focusing her research on professional development for teachers and effective learning environments for students. She has continued to explore teaching and learning in the classroom context through national research and development projects. She has conducted several research projects to examine how electronic communities can support teachers. Deborah has been an art-maker for the past eight years, working with wire and metal.