Helene Hovanec, a major player in the puzzle world, organized the first World Puzzle Championship in 1992. She is a former elementary school teacher with a master\u2019s degree in early childhood education and the author of numerous puzzle books for children. She lives in New York City.

Helene Hovanec, a major player in the puzzle world, organized the first World Puzzle Championship in 1992. She is a former elementary school teacher with a master\u2019s degree in early childhood education and the author of numerous puzzle books for children. She lives in New York City.