Shelby Knox grew up as a conservative Southern Baptist in Texas turned progressive activist and documentary film subject. She recently graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in Political Science. Throughout her college career, Shelby traveled across the nation to speak to young people about the importance of comprehensive sex education and the power of youth activism, using the film that carries her name, The Education of Shelby Knox, as a vehicle for discussion. She currently lives in New York City and is a full time speaker/activist/organizer working with progressive organizations to promote sex education, women's rights, and youth empowerment.

Danny and Paula Knox are Shelby’s parents. Danny is a Cadillac salesman. Paula is a stay-at-home mom.

Reverend Ed Ainsworth, or “Sex Ed,” is an educator who lectures widely using an abstinence-until-marriage approach to sex education, called “True Love Waits.”

Corey Nichols is the former Mayor of the Lubbock Youth Commission. Corey is now a junior at Texas A&M University. He continues to write about sex education.

Ricky Waite is a gay organizer who attempted to start a Gay/Straight Alliance at Lubbock High. He currently attends South Plains College in Levelland, Texas, working on his political science degree, as is the current PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) President of the Lubbock chapter.

Rene Caudillo is a gay organizer who attempted to start a Gay/Straight Alliance at Lubbock High. He is now a freelance makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics, in a happy relationship, and relocating to Austin, Texas.