John Moscatiello has been a teacher, tutor, and author for the past 17 years. His career began at the Princeton Review, where he taught the SAT^®, ACT^®, SAT^® Subject Tests, AP^® Exams, ISEE^®, SSAT^®, SHSAT^®, GRE^®, GMAT^®, LSAT^®, MCAT^® Verbal, and TOEFL^®.  John has trained hundreds of teachers, written content for 13 test preparation books, and worked as a college admissions consultant. He starred in more than 200 educational videos for the Princeton Review’s SAT^®, ACT^®, and GRE^® self-paced courses. John’s academic career began as a Spanish major at NYU, where he used AP credits to graduate a full year early. He then pursued graduate degrees in history from Fordham and Notre Dame, where he taught undergraduate students. He was a Fulbright scholar to Spain in 2012. John’s academic work has been published in both English and Spanish.

Alayna Vernon is the daughter of a college professor and middle school math teacher, so it is no surprise that Alayna has chosen to be involved in the education industry. Alayna has been a tutor for the past 14 years and an instructor for the past 5, specializing in math, science, and language arts subjects for high school students. In her senior year at the University of South Florida, Alayna was invited to teach at the Princeton Review, where she taught test preparation for the SAT^®, ACT^®, PSAT^®, AP^® Exams, SSAT^®, GRE^®, and GMAT^®. Alayna has also been seen on-screen as a life-style model for the last 10 years and enjoys marrying this passion with that of teaching. Alayna brings her love for her students and her perspective as a mother of four with her every moment that she teaches, whether it is in the classroom or on the set of Marco Learning.

Tom Richey has been teaching AP^® courses for 11 years. Since 2012, he has been helping students prepare for the AP^® U.S. History, AP^® European History, and AP^® U.S. Government and Politics exams through his YouTube channel. He has published over 300 videos, helping students with both exam content and writing. Although initially focused on helping students prepare for exams, Tom has recently focused on helping teachers understand the requirements of the exam, with a knack for breaking down labyrinthine guidelines into plain English. He completed graduate coursework in history at Clemson University and he and his family still call Clemson home over a decade later. When he’s not teaching, Tom enjoys playing guitar, taking walks, and making an occasional meme.

Katie Upton has been teaching for 15 years, helping students become college and career ready. She has taught English courses ranging from 7th grade English Language Arts to Composition I at the college level. In the past three years, she has quickly become an expert in AP^® Language and Composition and a leader of the AP^® Capstone program. Katie has a plethora of experience in educational professional development. She has led professional development at the building, district, area, and even global level, focusing on helping teachers blend 21st century learning with educational practices that have stood the test of time. Beginning her career in Oklahoma, Katie has also taught in Kansas and now calls Texas her home. A former basketball coach herself, Katie spends her free time cheering on her two boys in all that they do and supporting her husband, a head girls’ basketball coach.

Heather Garcia has been teaching for fifteen years and has taught every English course from 9th grade to AP^® Language and AP^® Literature. She has taught public speaking, Dual Enrollment Skills for College Success, and English Composition I and English Composition II at Florida Gulf Coast University. She is a professional development leader in her district, running annual new-teacher trainings and offering summer in-service sessions. Heather was also a presenter for AP^® Literature at the 2019 AP^® National Conference and her specialty is offering skills to help students build their skills in analytical reading, critical thinking, and insightful writing. Heather has a BA in English, MA in English, and an MA in Writing. She lives in Florida with her husband and two young children and spends her spare time writing young-adult fiction.

Joe Coleman was an AP^® U.S. History teacher for over 20 years at Northern Burlington County Regional High School in New Jersey. He retired from teaching in 2019 after 35 years in the classroom. Joe also held the position of AP^® Department Leader at Northern Burlington helping the school’s AP^® program to grow dramatically, earning recognition on College Board’s AP^® District Honor Roll multiple times. He has served as an AP^® Exam Reader for 15 years and as a Table Leader at the AP^®  reading for 3 years. Joe attended Ursinus College, earning a BA in history and later earned an MLA from the University of Pennsylvania. In teaching history, Joe has always focused on the value of using the study of history to teach critical thinking, communication, and argumentative skills. A life-long Philadelphia Eagles fan, Joe loves to spend time with his family, preferably hiking somewhere in the mountains.