Angela Santomero

Angela Candace Santomero born April 26 1968 is an American television producer writer and media executive best known as the cocreator of the landmark Nickelodeon series Blues Clues and the creator of PBS Kids Daniel Tigers Neighborhood and Super Why Holding a masters degree in child development and instructional media from Columbia Universitys Teachers College Santomero pioneered researchbacked interactive educational programming for preschoolers In addition to cofounding Out of the Blue Enterprises now 9 Story USA and serving as Chief Creative Officer for 9 Story Media Group she created and executive produced series including Creative Galaxy Wishenpoof and Netflixs Charlies Colorforms City A multiple Emmy and Peabody Award winner she is widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in modern childrens television