After near a decade of work in preschool and elementary education, Garret came to the University of Michigan with the goal of helping early learners explore their curiosities and build early foundations for global and historical context. Growing up in nine states (attending more than twelve schools), Garret saw that despite common curiosities and capabilities each child receives a drastically different education depending on where they live, who surrounds them, and whether or not they can access or read text. Garret saw fear and conflict arise where there were gaps in understanding. He founded Everstory to provide pre-readers with tools that match their skills—tools with which they can follow their own interests to explore their curiosities, find what is unique, how we are connected, and what we all have in common. Garret is a father of two. He recently served as a graduate student instructor at the University of Michigan and graduated with his Master’s in Educational Studies and Master’s in Information Science. Garret is also an active, founding volunteer, educator, and facilitator for Ann Arbor Bike Parks.