Most Exceptional Me

About the authors

Tiffany Malas: Tiffany Malas is a Speech-Language Pathologist who completed her master's degree at Chapman University. She works with children in elementary school and private practice settings, where her clinical experience underscored the central role of emotional well-being in children's academic and social success. This insight inspired her collaboration with Lauren Maerz on 'Most Exceptional Me' (PRO070), a children's book designed as a resource for children, parents, teachers, and therapists, encouraging young readers to identify their feelings and build confidence.

Lauren Maerz: Lauren Maerz is a Speech-Language Pathologist who completed her master's degree at San Diego State University. She works with children in elementary school and private practice settings, where her clinical experience highlighted the profound impact of emotional well-being on children's academic and social development. This motivated her collaboration with Tiffany Malas on 'Most Exceptional Me' (PRO070), a children's book designed to help young readers identify their feelings and build confidence, serving as a resource for children, parents, teachers, and therapists alike.

About the illustrator

Dan McGeehan: Dan McGeehan is a multifaceted creative professional working as an illustrator, actor, director, and playwright. His whimsical, colorful illustrations have appeared in a wide range of magazines, advertisements, and children's books over a career spanning more than forty years. In the performing arts, he has participated in or directed over two hundred performances across the United States, encompassing plays, ballets, and films. He has also authored several plays that have been performed in countries around the world. He is the illustrator of 'Most Exceptional Me' (PRO070).