About Us
Val Kosky is the developer of the Dill'm and friends Club, a story based curriculum that follows the secret adventures of Dill'm, a lovable character who feels small and unimportant.
She is an accomplished artist, published author and educator. She has art directed and illustrated magazines and books. She has been part of creative teams for national and international curriculum development.
Diana E. Scimone is the president of Born2Fly Project to stop child trafficking, which she founded in 2003. She is a former independent journalist and has traveled to more than 40 countries, including Sudan, Zimbabwe, and numerous trips to China reporting for Charisma, World, Open Doors, and many other organizations. She is the author of 17 books including Audacious and Born to Fly. Diana is a member of MorningStar Fellowship Church and is ordained through MorningStar Fellowship of Ministries.
Karen Armistead, affectionately nicknamed "Mt. Vesuvius" by her teammates because of her joyful, bubbling personality and constant flow of creative ideas, is a veteran educator with more than 20 years of experience teaching Kindergarten through 2nd grade in Orlando, Fl.
Throughout her career, Karen has been passionate about helping young learners develop curiosity, critical thinking, and a strong foundation in the scientific process through engaging, hands-on learning experiences.
In addition to her classroom teaching, Karen served as the Children's Church Director at a large Orlando church, where she developed and led programs that inspired children to grow in their faith. For the past ten years, she has also taught young children through Bible Study Fellowship. And for more than eight years, she has volunteered her time teaching disadvantaged and learning-challenged teenagers, encouraging each student to recognize their unique abilities and reach their full potential.