Jill Kunstle has spent a lifetime surrounded by children. She comes from a large family and helped her mom with in-home daycare as a teenager. She taught children's choir and helped in the nursery at church. As an adult, Jill had a 35-year career as a dance studio owner and instructor. She absolutely loves the world of children and has always felt called to inspire, challenge, and encourage young people to be the best they can be. When she is not writing, she enjoys playing the piano, crocheting, gardening, being a grandma, family time and traveling. Jill is retired and lives in Sioux Falls, SD with her husband Bill. They have four adult children and five, going on six, grandchildren.