Kristen Bergsman
Educational Product Designer & Children's Products Creator

Laughing Crow Curriculum LLC & Wugaboo LLC

Websites:

• http://www.laughingcrowcurriculum.com

I am President/Owner of LAUGHING CROW CURRICULUM LLC, a Seattle firm that provides educational program design services with a focus on curriculum for children and educators in formal and informal settings. Laughing Crow Curriculum LLC provides curriculum design, educational programming, and writing services for science museums, non-profit organizations, schools, universities, corporations and government organizations. Find out more at: www.laughingcrowcurriculum.com.

I am Vice President of WUGABOO LLC, a Seattle-based character and content development company. Our focus is on creating unique, fun and engaging characters for children ages one to twelve to learn, play and grow with. Wugaboo's first character line, The Hugawugs, is available in book and plush formats for children ages one to five. Find out more at www.wugaboo.com and www.thehugawugs.com.

At LAUGHING CROW CURRICULUM LLC, we design custom: Summer Day Camp Curricula, Family Science Workshop Curricula, School Program Curricula, Ship-board Programming, Online Educational Games, Children's Science Manuscripts, Creative Nature Journaling Workshops, and Educational Product Reviews.

At WUGABOO LLC, we create innovative book and toy products for children. Our first product line, The Hugawugs, received a 2009 Seal of Excellence Award from Creative Child Magazine's Creative Toy Awards. The books and toys are available at select Northwest retailers and online at www.thehugawugs.com.

At LAUGHING CROW CURRICULUM LLC, we could use referrals to clients who need education programs developed (especially science programs), such as schools, summer camps, museums, etc. Also, referrals to clients (adults and kids) who would enjoy a custom Creative Nature Journaling workshop. See the "Path to Place" section of my website for a description of the interactive workshops I provide.

If you have children or work with kids, also be sure to check out the "Crow Talk" section of my website for regular notices of local events, classes, and resources.

At WUGABOO LLC, we need connections to independent retailers across the country who sell baby, children, maternity, and gift products.

Kristen holds a B.A. from Huxley College of Environmental Studies (Bellingham, Washington) in Environmental Education and Interpretation. She is currently pursuing graduate work at the University of Washington.

LAUGHING CROW CURRICULUM LLC has worked with a vareity of clients, including: Gear-Up Program, Asa Mercer Middle School Pacific Science Center and NASA Integrating Origins Forum Pacific Science Center and Holland America Line Inc. Pacific Science Center, Discovery Place, and Israel Antiquities Authority Becker & Mayer! Ltd. Washington State Bar Association Epiphany School River of Words Program/Educational Service District 113 The Heritage Institute Seattle Parks & Recreation Puget Sound Energy The Bioscope Initiative, Purdue University * Integrated Environmental Health Middle School Project, University of Washington

WUGABOO LLC's founders each bring unique expertise to the company, including retail sales and marketing in the book and educational software industries, as well as education and curriculum development. The combined experience of the company founders provides a balanced approach to product development.