Ernestine Stewart Mitchell retired in 1988 from the Houston Independent School District (HISD) as principal of Charlotte B. Allen Elementary School after thirty-six years as an educator. She has taught in Philadelphia, PA, Angleton, Texas and Houston, Texas. She was valedictorian of the 1946 graduating class at Marshall High School in Angleton, Texas.

Dr. Craig T. Follins is a noted author/educator, speaker and global thought leader.

He is passionate about social change for the historically marginalized and ensuring that history includes many diverse voices and narratives. He resides in Conroe, Texas. This is his third book.