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Enrico Pollarolo is an Assistant Professor in Mathematics at the Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Stavanger, Norway. He completed his PhD at the same institution, focusing on higher-order thinking skills in early childhood education, with a particular emphasis on mathematics, coding toys and the role of educators in fostering these skills.

His research interests include critical thinking, problem-solving and computational thinking in early childhood settings. He has contributed to several publications and projects aimed at enhancing children's development through innovative educational practices.

Paula Walshe is an experienced lecturer, researcher and published author in the field of early childhood education. She is currently lecturing at South East Technological University in Carlow, Ireland, while also completing her PhD research on STEAM in early childhood education at Dundalk Institute of Technology. Paula has recently published two books based on areas of ECEC practice: ‘Full STEAM Ahead - Science, Technology, Engineering, The Arts and Maths in Early Childhood Education’ and ‘Síolta in Practice’ a book on implementing quality standards in ECEC.  

Christina Zourna is a mathematician. She earned an MA in Adult Education and Lifelong ������Ƶing from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki; and is a PhD student researcher at the Educational and Social Policy Dept at the University of Macedonia in Thessaloniki, Greece. She has been teaching secondary-level mathematics since 1988. Her research interests include the use of drama in education – teaching the curriculum and developing the personal, social and professional skills of teenagers, students and adults. Her original idea of using DiE as a holistic career guidance approach has been officially copyrighted by notarial act (990/11-02-2022).

Dimitra Karadimou is a PhD candidate in the Department of Philosophy and Pedagogy at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, where her research focuses on innovative educational practices and the integration of psychology into learning. She holds an advanced degree from Hellenic Open University in Patra, Greece, and a Master's in School Psychology from University Tor Vergata in Rome, Italy. Her thesis on ‘Innovative learning practices based on the psychology of children with learning difficulties’ reflects her strong academic foundation in both psychology and pedagogy. With extensive experience in education, Dimitra has been a permanent secondary education teacher in Thessaloniki since 2003. She has also worked in private education at the ‘New Generation Ziridis’ institution in Athens. Dimitra has contributed to several educational initiatives, including research on preventing school violence and promoting forgiveness education.