Kathleen M. Thies, PhD, RN - Graduate School of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Medical School, Massachusetts

Kathleen Mongan Thies, PhD, RN received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Cornell University-New York Hospital School of Nursing, a master's degree in psychiatric/mental health nursing from Adelphi University, and a PhD in developmental psychology from Boston College. She has taught in academic departments of psychology and nursing, and was formerly a chair of a department of nursing. She is currently directing the Graduate Entry pathway for non-nurses at the Graduate School of Nursing at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. She has written on developmental issues related to children with chronic illness, and on issues facing nursing education.

John F. Travers, EdD - Department of Counseling, Developmental Psychology and Research Methods, Lynch School of Education, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts

John Travers EdD has been a professor at Boston College for many years where he has taught a variety of courses in developmental psychology. He has received numerous awards for his teaching, including Teacher of the Year. Among the many books he has authored or co-authored are Human Development Across the Lifespan; Educational Psychology: Effective Teaching, Effective Learning; and Quick Look Nursing: Growth and Development through the Lifespan.