R. Thomas Dewing, EdD, has spent more than 35 years in public education as an elementary and middle school teacher, principal, instructional coordinator, and educator of gifted students. He has also taught education courses at National Louis University and North Central College. He is an experienced trainer, consultant, and presenter and has worked with numerous education organizations to create curricular teaching materials and state and national assessments. He may be reached at tdewing@thoughtfulclassroom.com.