Our Team
Kimberly Cherington, M.Ed
Kimberly Cherington, M.Ed
Kimberly Cherington, M.Ed
Cofounder and Executive Director
Kimberly Cherington taught elementary and secondary school for 13 years which is where her passion for teaching writing originated. Her years of teaching middle school English Language Arts as well as being a mother of four creative children, showed her the hidden yearning students had to find their voice a
Cofounder and Executive Director
Kimberly Cherington taught elementary and secondary school for 13 years which is where her passion for teaching writing originated. Her years of teaching middle school English Language Arts as well as being a mother of four creative children, showed her the hidden yearning students had to find their voice and express themselves. Through reading and writing, she saw academics and social emotional skills transform.
Kimberly holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction with concentration in Teacher Leadership from George Mason University and a history of delivering engaging professional development including Great Beginnings Coach, FCPS Induction Program. She is a Certified Coach - Coach Training Alliance
She lives in the Outer Banks of North Carolina with her husband where she enjoys swimming in the ocean, kayaking, writing and reading.
Julie Miller, M.Ed
Kimberly Cherington, M.Ed
Kimberly Cherington, M.Ed
Cofounder and Managing Director
Julie Keisman Miller has a B.A. from Columbia University and a M. Ed. from Marymount University. She lives in Reston, Virginia with her husband, two children, two basset hounds, and one aged cat. She has had several careers, but the common denominator has always been writers and writing.
She worked in Manha
Cofounder and Managing Director
Julie Keisman Miller has a B.A. from Columbia University and a M. Ed. from Marymount University. She lives in Reston, Virginia with her husband, two children, two basset hounds, and one aged cat. She has had several careers, but the common denominator has always been writers and writing.
She worked in Manhattan for 15 years at Oxford University Press. Then, she created her own consulting firm, providing promotional support to publishers and authors, including her mother, Robin Hathaway, an award-winning mystery novelist. After several years of consulting, Julie realized that she wanted to be more directly involved in education.
After receiving her Masters degree, Julie started teaching English language arts to middle and high school students in Fairfax, Virginia. One of the first projects Julie introduced to her students was a yearly novel writing project similar to Project Publish. She has been inspiring students ever since, encouraging them to push aside self doubt to share their own, unique stories with readers.
Robert Kugler, M.Ed
Kimberly Cherington, M.Ed
Robert Kugler, M.Ed
Cofounder and Creative Director
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership and Administration
Robert Kugler is the award-winning author of the Avery & Angela series, the Aloha Kugs series, and AN ALMOST TOLERABLE PERSON. He retired from education in order to focus on both writing and parenting.
A graduate of The College of Wooster and
Cofounder and Creative Director
Master of Arts (M.A.), Educational Leadership and Administration
Robert Kugler is the award-winning author of the Avery & Angela series, the Aloha Kugs series, and AN ALMOST TOLERABLE PERSON. He retired from education in order to focus on both writing and parenting.
A graduate of The College of Wooster and Seton Hall University, Robert is an avid Philadelphia sports fan, enjoys mixology, and does the occasional sprint triathlon. (slowly)
He currently lives in Northern Virginia with his wife, children and a Labrador named Maggie.
He spends as much time as possible in Wildwood, NJ, as it’s simply the best beach on the East Coast or anywhere else.
Advisory Board
Diane Childress
Diane Childress
Diane Childress
Diane is the Principal of First Flight Middle School in Dare County, NC. She was honored with Dare County’s 2020-21 Principal of the Year Award.
Childress formerly taught third grade at Kitty Hawk Elementary School, served as an Assistant Principal at First Flight High School and Manteo Middle School, and in 2018 joined First Flight Mid
Diane is the Principal of First Flight Middle School in Dare County, NC. She was honored with Dare County’s 2020-21 Principal of the Year Award.
Childress formerly taught third grade at Kitty Hawk Elementary School, served as an Assistant Principal at First Flight High School and Manteo Middle School, and in 2018 joined First Flight Middle School as Principal. Diane supported and helped develop Project Publish from it's first year in Dare County Schools.
Anne Cissel
Diane Childress
Diane Childress
Anne Cissel is an editor at Ranger Rick magazine, a children's magazine about wildlife published by the National Wildlife Federation. She has worked as a writer and editor throughout her career, as a Public Information Officer for Fairfax County, Va and as a reporter and editor for a newspaper in Loudoun County, Va. She graduated from Co
Anne Cissel is an editor at Ranger Rick magazine, a children's magazine about wildlife published by the National Wildlife Federation. She has worked as a writer and editor throughout her career, as a Public Information Officer for Fairfax County, Va and as a reporter and editor for a newspaper in Loudoun County, Va. She graduated from Columbia University with a degree in English and Comparative Literature.
Sarah Goehrke
Diane Childress
Sarah Goehrke
Sarah Goehrke is a wordsmith by trade and calling. Author of poetry, short stories, and the upcoming TURNERS epic fantasy saga, Sarah is also the founder and principal of additive manufacturing-focused contract service provider Additive Integrity LLC. She has served in the 3D printing industry as the editorial leader of publications inclu
Sarah Goehrke is a wordsmith by trade and calling. Author of poetry, short stories, and the upcoming TURNERS epic fantasy saga, Sarah is also the founder and principal of additive manufacturing-focused contract service provider Additive Integrity LLC. She has served in the 3D printing industry as the editorial leader of publications including Fabbaloo and 3DPrint.com, as well as a contributor to dozens of trade media outlets.
Sarah is a professional speaker, keynoting on three continents; trained stage actor and theatrical director; and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) champion. She currently serves on the Board of Advisors for the Additive Manufacturing Coalition and for five years led on the Board of Directors for Women in 3D Printing. Sarah holds Bachelor’s degrees in English and Theatre from Muskingum College, as well as a certificate in Diversity & Inclusion for HR from Cornell University
Ginny Kochis
Brian Patrick Ryan
Sarah Goehrke
Ginny Kochis writes books for the unique and unrepeatable, for teens and adults who don’t quite fit the mold. She tells stories about love, friendship, faith, and family starring neurodivergent characters. Since 2016, Ginny has supported neurodivergent families through her online community, Not So Formulaic. She has been a contributing
Ginny Kochis writes books for the unique and unrepeatable, for teens and adults who don’t quite fit the mold. She tells stories about love, friendship, faith, and family starring neurodivergent characters. Since 2016, Ginny has supported neurodivergent families through her online community, Not So Formulaic. She has been a contributing writer for Fat Brain Toys, The Mighty, Catholic Mom, and Gifted Homeschoolers Forum. A former high school English teacher and Adjunct Professor of Developmental English, Ginny has over twenty years of experience teaching writing and literature. She holds a Master of Arts in English with a concentration in teaching writing and literature and is a Teacher-Consultant for the Northern Virginia Writing Project. Ginny lives in Stafford, Virginia with her husband and three children.
Brian Patrick Ryan
Brian Patrick Ryan
Brian Patrick Ryan
Brian served twenty years with the New York City Police Department, retiring at the rank of sergeant. During the course of his career, he learned that writing was an essential tool to accomplishing a job well done. From crime and incident reports to training manuals and lesson plans, his writing ran the gamut.
Upon retirement, Brian conti
Brian served twenty years with the New York City Police Department, retiring at the rank of sergeant. During the course of his career, he learned that writing was an essential tool to accomplishing a job well done. From crime and incident reports to training manuals and lesson plans, his writing ran the gamut.
Upon retirement, Brian continued to write and decided to try his hand at writing a novel. His first novel, Night Watchers, was published in 2016. That was followed by, Spy Wednesday, in 2017. Both books came through fruition by participating in NANOWRIMO.
Carol Stevens
Brian Patrick Ryan
Brian Patrick Ryan
Carol Stevens is Associate Executive Director of the American Bar Association's Division of Media Relations and Strategic Communications, where her team handles writing and editing for the world's largest association of lawyers. Before joining the ABA, Carol spent more than 30 years in the news business, where she won several awards for
Carol Stevens is Associate Executive Director of the American Bar Association's Division of Media Relations and Strategic Communications, where her team handles writing and editing for the world's largest association of lawyers. Before joining the ABA, Carol spent more than 30 years in the news business, where she won several awards for her reporting and had the honor of judging the Pulitzer Prize. Her jobs included Managing Editor of News for USA Today, Editorial Page Editor at USA Today, and national reporting for the Detroit News, USA Today, and Washingtonian Magazine. Carol teaches creative writing to adult learners through the Arlington Public School system and writes fiction in her spare time. She lives in Arlington, Va., with her husband and has two grown children.