Known for his memorable portrayal of Dustin on the fan favorite Stranger Things, Gaten Matarazzo has solidified his place as a breakthrough actor of his generation. Gaten began his professional career in the original Broadway production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert as Benji. When he is not filming, he devotes his time to raising awareness about cleidocranial dysplasia – a condition that affects the development of bones and teeth. Most recently, Gaten starred as Jack in Pizza Movie, which premiered at SXSW, for Hulu. Later in 2026, he will be voicing Lucky in the highly anticipated Animal Farm with director Andy Serkis. Gaten aspires to further explore his talents by venturing into directing, aiming to leave an indelible mark on the world.

Phillip Done taught elementary school for thirty-three years and was the recipient of the prestigious Charles Schwab Distinguished Teacher Award, a Teacher of the Year in California, and a nominee for Disney’s American Teacher Award. He has taught in public and private schools in the United States and internationally. A staunch supporter of teachers, Done is the author of the celebrated "The Art of Teaching Children" (Simon & Schuster), "32 Third Graders and One Class Bunny", and "Close Encounters of the Third-Grade Kind". His writing about education has also appeared in Time, Real Simple, Instructor, Parent, NEA Today, and Reader’s Digest.