Bryan Smith is an award-winning author who comes from a family of educators. He began his career as an elementary school teacher before realizing he had a talent for helping children deal with difficult issues. He has since become a school counselor, where he flourishes teaching students life skills that will take them far and help them succeed. He has written several popular series for young readers, including Executive FUNction, Stepping Up Social Skills, Without Limits, and Social Strategies.