The Kangaroo Crew development team is dedicated to helping every child LOVE to read. Our products are created by teachers, parents and authors whose goal is to make the discovery of letters and words fun. Our products are continuously tested by diverse groups of children from inner city schools and child care facilities. We improve them based on the data and feedback we receive from the children, teachers and parents. All this is based on our belief that early reading skill development fosters later school success.

Our Mission

Our mission is to encourage and build confidence in every beginning reader in an entertaining way, with the goal of establishing a lifelong love of reading.

About Whisper Productions, Inc. – Kangaroo Crew – Development Team

Producer: Lois Mancuso

Lois A. Mancuso has devoted her professional life to children and learning. She holds a masters degree in education and has taught in public and private schools in New York and New Jersey. The Kangaroo Crew flows from her deeply held belief that everyone can read.

Associate Producer: John Higgins

John J. Higgins is the author of the Archangel Jarahmael and the War to Conquer Heaven novel series and a retired Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey. Statewide childrens’ issues were among his numerous duties in government. Find out more…/

Art Director: Robin Barkley

Professor Robin Barkley is director of the Animation and Graphic Design Programs at Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has a wealth of experience in the digital arts industry and has been creating animations, interactive games and apps, websites, and print materials for a host of clients since 1989. Find out more…

Music: John Shine

Voice Talent: Lani Minella

Lani Minella is a voice actress who founded and owns the voice-acting agency AudioGodz. She has voiced about 500 computer and video games and several TV and animated series ,as well as sound-alikes for hundreds of celebrities and famous cartoon characters. Find out more…

Technical Facilitator: Robert Delaney

Robert Delaney ensures that all technology components work together seamlessly to deliver high-quality educational apps for preschool reading. He provides advice and research for the team to identify and troubleshoot technical issues. With his varied background in tech and passion for education, Robert plays a key role in making a positive impact on the lives of young learners.