Thomas Borden has a B.S. in Music Education and an M.A. in Education; continued studies include an E.L.L. endorsement. Thomas has studied music, dance, and movement in Europe. While providing a variety of teaching strategies, storytelling is a favored request. As a Music Consultant for McGraw-Hill and past-member of the National Association of Storytellers, Thomas shares classroom experiences while incorporating a performance perspective. He is currently President-Elect of the Chicago Orff Chapter. Most recently, Macmillan/McGraw-Hill published his Orff orchestrations in Spotlight on Music™. Thomas has also presented at national conferences of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC).

Wendy DeCrow currently resides in Dallas, Texas, and has been a Music Consultant with McGraw-Hill for 14 years. In her role as consultant, Wendy has presented numerous clinics and professional workshops around the country. Her consultant expertise includes a variety of curriculum areas; however, her specialization is in elementary and choral music. During her tenure at Richardson ISD, choirs under her direction received top honors, including Sweepstakes at UIL. Wendy also served on the curriculum writing team for general music at Richardson. She is a vocalist and studio musician in the Dallas area.

Brandon Harvey, music consultant, resides in Houston, Texas. Brandon holds a K–8 Texas teaching certificate and was a classroom teacher for seven years teaching grades 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 during that time. His teaching experience included children’s theatre and dance (jazz, tap, ballet, and modern). Brandon has traveled the country presenting product demonstrations, workshops, and professional development sessions for all elementary subjects at the district and state level. He continues to choreograph for musical theatre groups around the country and enjoys teaching movement to general music educators.

Gregory Roman has been Music Consultant with McGraw-Hill since 2002 and recipient of the company's Consultant of the Year Award. He presents workshops and clinics for music educators nationally, specializing in vocal production and choral pedagogy. As a music educator in Florida, he conducted award-winning choirs, produced and conducted Broadway musicals at his own schools, and was frequently guest conductor of elementary and secondary honor choirs around the state. In his spare time, Gregory is a professional tenor. He resides in St. Petersburg, FL.