Chacko Abraham, Ed.D. is an international educator, school administrator, writer, speaker, and school board and PTA member. The coauthor (with Deborah R. Higdon) of The Dad Difference, his work focuses on how fathers can make a real difference in the lives of children, families, and schools. Through storytelling, reflection, and practical advice, he encourages fathers to see their role not just as a responsibility but as a sacred calling, to lead with love, to be consistent, and to help their families feel rooted no matter where life takes them.

Abraham has a doctorate in education from the George Washington University and a master's degree in education from Temple University. He served as a professor at the Universidad de San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador.

Deborah Higdon, Ed.D., is an experienced educational leader who has been a school nurse, high school teacher, assistant principal, principal, and central office supervisor. The coauthor (with Chacko Abraham) of The Dad Difference, she is a father engagement specialist, a national and international speaker, and currently a K–12 administrative substitute and adjunct professor for Montgomery College, in Montgomery County, Maryland.

Higdon earned a doctorate in educational leadership from Bowie State University, a master's degree in education from Hood College, and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing.