Dr. Julie Jones is an associate professor in Converse University’s Department of Social Sciences. She maintains an active research agenda with interests ranging from urban planning to curriculum and pedagogy, always with a mix of creativity and play. She published her first book, The Playful Classroom, in June, 2020. Her second book, The Playful Life, was published in October, 2022. Follow her on social media @JuliePJones_author, and view her full curriculum vitae at www.juliepjones.com.