Mary C. Christensen, PhD holds a Doctorate in Romance Languages & Literatures with a specialization in French from the University of Michigan. She is currently Associate Professor of French at the State University of New York at New Paltz and teaches classes in French language, literature, and civilization. Julie Cracco has a Master's Degree in Instructional Technology from the New York Institute of Technology. She also holds degrees in Secondary Education, French, and Communication Studies from the State University of New York and teaches French in New York.