I am an Early Childhood Education Specialist who has worked in the early childhood field for over 20 years with children 0-5. My educational background includes: BA in literature, Credential in Early Childhood Education, and an M.A. in Early Childhood Special Education specializing in children with Autism.

My educational job experiences include: Head Teacher at the Stanford Arboretum Children's Center at Stanford University, Early Intervention Specialist /Home Visitor with Hope Services, an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher with Franklin McKinley School District and, an Early Learning Coach for teachers at that same district.

Some of the workshops and trainings for parents and teachers I have conducted include:
-How to support children with special needs in the classroom and at home
-Early childhood best practices
-The importance of supporting bilingualism/dual language learning in young children and guidelines to do so
-Creating positive learning environments
-How to support children with challenging behaviors in the classroom and at home