Kathy Szaj

Kathy Szaj is a writer, educator, and learning designer who serves as the Lead Writer for The World of Jane NOT Plain/Adventures to Awesome.12 She holds a Master's degree in Education (M.Ed.) and has been in this role since April 2013.2

Professional Background

Kathy is a children's book author with a passion for storytelling and a deep understanding of ethical leadership.4 Her work focuses on nurturing character, courage, and confidence in children aged 5-12+ years old through the JNP Project, which is described as a Self-Esteem Discovery Movement.3

Role at The World of Jane NOT Plain

As the Lead Writer, Kathy is part of the creative team responsible for developing the Jane & Jake's Adventures to Awesome book series.1 This series is designed to empower children and build healthy self-esteem through stories that offer multiple perspectives and encourage independent thinking.1

Writing Style and Approach

Kathy's writing is characterized by:

• A focus on positive, empowering messages for children
• The use of carefully chosen character names to be relatable and inclusive
• Stories that offer multiple endings to showcase different perspectives
• An emphasis on building self-esteem and inner strength in young readers

Other Professional Activities

In addition to her work with The World of Jane NOT Plain, Kathy has experience as:

• An Adjunct Instructor at Lehman College
• A writer and editor with a focus on deep-story approaches2
• An educator specializing in helping children, parents, and professionals deal with "Fear Monsters"5

Kathy's LinkedIn profile can be found under the username kathy-szaj-392a678, which matches the information provided in the query.2