Mary Forhan is a reading specialist, teacher trainer, and author. She has a masters degree in reading education from the University of Illinois, and has been teaching children to read for over 35 years. Mary created The Alphabet Workout when her own three children were small to help them learn to read in a fun, active way. With sister Darcie Frohardt's art talents as an illustrator, the program evolved into a program that is loved by parents, teachers and children. She teaches Alphabet Workout classes in Colorado.