Carol Gamble is a mother, grandmother, entrepreneur, and Montessori-trained educator with a passion for nurturing a child's sense of wonder through nature and exploration. She created Stardust and You as a space for children to discover where life comes from and feel awe in the process.

In response to her daughter’s needs, Carol also invented The Original Learning Tower—a safe, adjustable step stool that lets toddlers participate in everyday activities. She founded Little Partners in 1992, which continues to offer Montessori-inspired furniture that supports independent learning and development.