Foster, Joanne: - Joanne Foster, Ed.D. is a child development and gifted education specialist, and multi award-winning author. She and Dona Matthews, Ph.D. have teamed up once again to provide a fully revised third edition of Being Smart About Gifted Learning: Empowering Parents and Kids Through Challenge and Change, due out late summer 2021. Dr. Foster's additional titles include: ABCs of Raising Smarter Kids, Bust Your BUTS: Tips for Teens Who Procrastinate (IBPA Silver Benjamin Franklin Award), and Not Now, Maye Later: Helping Children Overcome Procrastination. She writes guest blogs and book chapters, and her articles are featured in many publications including The Creativity Post and First Time Parent Magazine. Dr. Foster taught for several years at the University of Toronto, and continues to work as an educational consultant advising parents, teachers, school boards, and advocacy groups. She offers presentations, webinars, and workshops on learning, creativity, motivation, and children's well-being.