She recently taught a semester abroad at Harlaxton College in Grantham, England. She and her husband, Brad, published a children’s book connecting reading and mathematics fluency, Speaking of Math — Fluency Poems for Partners: Addition. Recently, she led a team of 14 authors to design and author six books for 1st-6th grade students to delve deeper into the Common Core Mathematics Standards. Her talented 12 year-old daughter, Darby, keeps her busy with speech and academic teams competitions. Janet still often visits her hometown of Stendal, Indiana, spending time with her father, family, and church community.