Maureen Hicks is a retired elementary school teacher who taught in private catholic school for 15 years, and 10 years in public education.   She holds a Masters in Reading Education from Rowan University.   Happily married and a mother of two girls,  and a grandmother to four joyful grandchildren.   As a member of book clubs and an avid reader herself, she strongly believes that every child should have the opportunity to learn how to read.