Kacy Brubaker is a child and adolescent counselor, hiker, world traveler, family member and dog lover. She currently works as a school counselor in Monterrey, Mexico. Kacy served as a school counselor and director of student life in Atlanta, Ga., where she collaborated with coauthor Ashley Zomalt. Kacy received a master’s in mental health counseling from Georgia State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. Prior to pursuing her degree in mental health counseling, Kacy received a bachelor’s in elementary education and worked in schools in the Navajo Nation and Ceará, Brazil. Kacy also holds a masters of Divinity from Emory University. 

Kacy loves anything outdoors, in the sun, or near the water or mountains. We All Have SuperPowers! is Kacy’s first book series, and she looks forward to continuing her writing journey. 

Ashley Zomalt is a middle and high-school counselor in Atlanta, Ga. Ashley has 20 years of experience working in education. She earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology at Loyola Marymount University in 2011. Throughout her career Ashley has worked in the pre-school, elementary, middle and high school levels, making a mark at each school or non-profit she has graced with her presence. Ashley loves getting to know children, families and faculty/staff members to make sure that everyone on campus feels seen and heard. Her colleagues rave about the support that Ashley provides. Her heart, empathy and love for others has proved pivotal in shifting climates.

Ashley is married with 3 children. She often jokes about the irony of feeling like she had almost finished the race of raising teens when she was gifted with another child. Ashley is a dedicated mother, wife, sister, friend and family member. She makes sure that everyone near her knows that they are loved and cared for.

"We All Have SuperPowers" is an engaging children's book series that seeks to normalize the diverse range of emotions experienced by young children as they encounter various challenges. Set in the heartwarming environment of Stone Gate Elementary School in Mr. Bigglebok's classroom, the story revolves around our brave characters—Empathetic Eric, Resilient Rein, Logical Lexi, and Mindful Mia. As they navigate their school days, each character discovers and embraces their unique social-emotional superpowers, such as empathy, resilience, logic, and mindfulness. The narrative not only captivates young readers but also serves as a valuable resource for parents, offering talking points, vocabulary, and mental wellness resources. Additionally, teachers will find comprehensive lesson plans and activities to complement the book.

As child and adolescent counselors, we recognize the vital importance of highlighting social-emotional wellness and honoring character skills that assist children in building empathy and kindness. The "We All Have SuperPowers" series is our earnest endeavor to contribute to this conversation. Working in schools, we have often witnessed the struggles of teaching children meaningful lessons that exemplify the emotional intelligence that needs to be developed for children to succeed and thrive. Our goal is to make sure that students, parents and teachers are equipped with the resources needed to develop skills that are essential to building positive connections and self-worth.