The Book Group

Gail C. Toma

Designer, Author Illustrator
Awarded Educator
President of Grand Central Discovery

Published Works:

• Strategic Planning for Designers - 2001, Kendall Hunt Publishers
• Considering a Career in Education - 2000, The Graduate Group

Written and Illustrated Works:

• "The Masterpiece Drawing Book Series" - Celebrate My Scribbles,
• "The Masterpiece Drawing Book" - People, Places, Things and Me
• "The Doodler"
• "Missing You"

Clients Include:

Waterford Wedgewood, The Danbury Mint, K&L Trading

Grand Central Discovery: President

A unique company offering art products that inspire creativity in children and adults. The products include: books, games, toys, stationary and art accessories.

Other Experience Includes:

Product development and management - Ralph Lauren, Polo Fashion, Sales and Marketing, CPT Corporation and Daum, France.

Specialist in Art Education:

Corporate, Museum, Special Education - Public and University settings.

On staff experience includes Long Island University, C.W. Post, Southampton College, Gibbs College of Design, Pace University and Pratt Institute.

Awards:

• "Teacher of the Year" - Sallie Mae Association
• "University Educator of the Year" - The CEC Corporation

Special Achievements:

• Founder - Hamptons Art
• Designer of College Level Curriculum Programs
• Teacher Development
• Art Seminars College
• Alumni Association
• Internship programs

Education:

New York University - M.A. Art Administration
Providence College - B.A. Fine Art Education, Minor: Western Civilization
Fashion Institute of Technology
New York State Licensed Educator

Jo-Ann Dellaposta-Bedoya

Art Educator, Photographer, Author

Written Publications:

• Considering a Career in Education - 2000, The Graduate Group

Visual Publications:

• Best of Photography Annual, 1993, 1990, 1986
• Nippon Camera, 1986

Specialist in Art Education:

Public, Private and University Settings.

On Staff experience includes Riverhead High School, Long Island University and Suffolk County Community College.

Awards:

• Selected for inclusion in "Who's Who Among America's Teachers", 2000

Special Achievements:

• Chosen as an Adjudicator for the Long Island Media Art Show, 1995 - 1996
• Art curriculum design for private instruction and College level programs
• Guest Instructor - Master Photography Workshop, Southampton College

Education:

Rochester Institute of Technology - M.F.A. Imaging Arts
Long Island University/Southampton - B.F.A.
New York State Licensed Educator

Gregory B. Barbera

Educator, Mentor, Author, Illustrator

Published Works:

• Considering a Career in Education - 2000, The Graduate Group

Illustrated Works:

• "My, Oh, My Mealworms"

Specialist in Art Education:

• Art Educator and Education Mentor

Community Title:

• Board Member of the Brookhaven Arts and Humanities Council

Education:

Long Island University/C.W. Post - M.A. Fine Arts
Long Island University/Southampton - B.S. Art Education
New York State Licensed Educator