Creativity and cultivating curiosity are at the heart of Gigi’s passions. A writer, a composer, a publisher and an author, Gigi is dedicated to reinventing education into child-centered, creative and empowering learning. She co-founded and led the learning design of two Silicon Valley K–8 schools—Synapse School and Imagination School. She also co-founded and was chief learning architect of Playnovate, an online and hands-on STEAM Learning Lab for ages 5–12; and Young Outliers, an Entrepreneurship and Design Camp for high school students. Gigi developed the Helical Model, a constructivist curriculum model, grounded in neuroscience and the learning sciences. Learning strategies are fueled by children’s natural abilities and creative applications. She is currently completing her EdD in Educational Leadership at San Jose State University. With the MathXplorers Storybook series Gigi brings all of her research and creativity to the imaginary town of Whatever, writing books that tell stories that engage children’s emotions and innate curiosity and offer them the opportunity to think mathematically while they enjoy their adventures. Previous titles include the nonfiction Digital Media In the Classroom.