With 20+ years of experience in early childhood education, I’m an attuned leader and lifespan educator with a visible passion for investing in people, elevating quality, and being a voice and vessel for underserved and marginalized populations. My core competencies include teacher leadership, stakeholder relations, and fiscal management. I am passionate about building relationships, evidence-based practices, eliminating opportunity/achievements gaps, and fostering a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging. I have been recognized for excellence and innovation in early childhood education throughout my career, and care deeply about my mission to create engaging and inclusive environments where all children, families, and educators thrive and experience exceptional early childhood care and education.