About the Authors

Dr. Ryan Gray

Associate Professor; University of Arkansas-Monticello; School of Education • Hometown: Eldorado, IL • Earned Doctorate: Middle Tennessee State University (Physical Education) • M.Ed: Union University • BS: Union University; 1) Health & Physical Education; 2) Social Sciences • Former Head Baseball Coach & Teaching Faculty

- Trevecca Nazarene University - Emmanuel College - Southeastern Illinois College

• Former Assistant Baseball Coach

- Middle Tennessee State University • In Publication: “The Language of Baseball: A Complete Dictionary of Slang Terms, Clichés, and Expressions from the Grand Ole Game.”

• 3D Institute: Regional Certified Presenter; www.ryangray3d.com • Professional Teaching License (K-12); State of Tennessee

- General Science; Health and Physical Education; History; Geography; Government; Sociology; Psychology; Driver Education

Dr. Denise Baldwin

Associate Professor; University of Arkansas-Monticello; School of Education • Hometown: Fort Myers, FL • Earned Doctorate: Nova Southeastern University (Organizational Leadership) • MS: Barry University; (Human Resource Development and Administration) • BA: University of Florida; (Sociology) • Former Academic Appointments

- Montana State University-Northern; Havre, MT - University of Jamestown; Jamestown, ND - Saint Leo University; Saint Leo, FL - Former Florida Educator (K-8)

• Arkansas Association of Teacher Education; Current Board Member • Department of Education Professional Educator’s Certificate; State of Florida

- Elementary Education (K-6) - Educational Leadership (All Levels) - English Speaking Other Languages Endorsement