Jeff and Jacqi Lovell are both natives of Chicago and former school teachers. Jeff has three degrees from the University of Illinois and a doctorate degree from Vanderbilt University. He taught writing and literature, and ran the drama program at two high schools. He has also served as a theater and film critic for a local TV station. Jacqi has a master's degree and has taught fourth through eighth grades, specializing in the fields of language arts and writing. She has also taught and facilitated Bible studies and parent education classes. Jeff and Jacqi Lovell are both natives of Chicago and former school teachers. Jeff has three degrees from the University of Illinois and a doctorate degree from Vanderbilt University. He taught writing and literature, and ran the drama program at two high schools. He has also served as a theater and film critic for a local TV station. Jacqi has a master's degree and has taught fourth through eighth grades, specializing in the fields of language arts and writing. She has also taught and facilitated Bible studies and parent education classes.