Kim Gallo - Founder
The mother of 2 boys on the Autism Spectrum - Michael and Jack - Kim has a passion for finding ways to connect with her boys. Through the process of trial, error, and discovery, Kim was able to find ways to better engage her children while building meaningful, social relationships with them. This process has allowed Kim to create the ideas and tools you see in our product lines. With a degree in Education from Washington State University, and a Master's degree from University of Portland, Kim also has thousands of hours in the classroom with grade school children. Her involvement in local support groups and active presence with local school districts has impacted the way schools approach children on the autism spectrum.
David Gallo - Founder
Husband to Kim and father to Michael and Jack, David's role in Thought Bubble is the business side of things. An avid sports fan, Dave enjoys going to sporting events, spending time with friends, and wrestling with his two boys. He is a graduate of Oregon State University with a degree in business.
Tia Weniger - Music Director
Not only will you see Tia in every Thought Bubble Production, you will also hear her work as well. All of the music and sounds you hear in Playtime with Zeebu ™ are Tia's creation. Schooled in music at Chapman University in S. California and Westminster Choir College in New Jersey, Tia co-owns (with her husband David Weniger) a music education studio in Vancouver, WA. At her studio, MusicFirst Education Studios, Tia specializes in helping children with developmental delays reach their musical potential.
Jason Karl - Creative Director
If you see it on, or in, a Thought Bubble Productions product, it is a Jason Karl original. Jason is the driving force behind all of the visual images you see in Playtime With Zeebu™. A college friend to David, Jason also has a degree in illustration from Oregon State University. To see more of Jason’s creations, go to: www.jasonkarl.net.
Julie Anneberg - Director of Product Development.
Julie Anneberg brings nineteen years of elementary education experience to the Thought Bubble Production team. Throughout those nineteen years, Julie has created, developed and implemented a plethora of curriculum for all ages. These curriculum’s have been implemented with students performing at various developmental stages and with numerous learning styles. Julie sees her position as Director of Product Development as an exciting opportunity to meld her experience with the fascinating world of special needs children. Julie is married to her husband Jim and is the mother of two girls, Jayme, and Jill. A native Washingtonian, Julie lives with her family in Edmonds, Washington.