FOUNDER: Phillip Chipping is a born entrepreneur and a natural storyteller, and the creative force behind knowonder! As a father of four young children, he understands the need to provide imaginative stimulation and creative outlets to developing minds. Phillip learned his deep love of reading from an early age, which in turn nurtured his own imagination and creativity. This fostered in him a desire to find innovative solutions for everyday problems.
Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Phillip had the inspiration for knowonder! while living with his family in England as the Managing Director of ZAGG Ltd., the UK arm of ZAGG Inc.; a company Phillip founded. He saw his children’s love of reading blossom when they had a new story each day, and decided to bring that concept home when they returned. Phillip now lives with his wife and children in Cache Valley, Utah.
EDITOR: Jane Cleere Johnson is a mother of 6 wonderful children, 2 awesome sons-in-law, and 3 adorable grand-boys. She has always loved writing for children and has been a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators for over 20 years. Jane has recently been published in the Friend magazine. She has a Bachelor’s in English Lit from Brigham Young University, got her general education teaching certificate from Ottawa University, and is now pursuing a Master’s in Special Education from the University of Kansas. Jane is a teacher of exceptional children at the elementary level. She loves writing, reading, and is a collector of antique books. Jane is thrilled to be a part of the innovative endeavor known as knowonder! She looks forward to experiencing the creative works of the many inspired minds that submit to “this ingenious magazine.”
EDITOR: Amy Brown worked as a proofer for Classic Impressions, Inc. for 2 years, until the birth of her first child spurred her into taking a chance on her dream job: stay-at-home mom. While her wonderful husband goes out each day to bring home the bacon, Amy watches and guides as her children grow and develop their amazing little personalities. She also dabbles in blogging, photography and baking (all of which can be followed here and here). When the copy-editing gig for knowonder! crossed her path, she couldn’t have been more enthused – children’s stories and ferreting out typos: two of her favorite things!
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