Thristina Courtney has over 20 years in early childhood education, she has served as a teacher, trainer, and program leader. Thristina has led a preschool and after-school/summer camp program, focusing on high-quality learning and development.

As a trainer, Thristina has supported educators and leaders nationwide through professional development, mentoring, and curriculum guidance to elevate early learning environments.

Cody Patterson has a bachelors in applied art and science with an emphasis on office administration and entrepreneurship from the University of North Texas. Cody is the co-founder of Van Learning Center, a preschool dedicated to nurturing early childhood development through responsive and intentional care.

Bobbie Villareal is an experienced childcare owner/director and nurse with over a decade of leadership in early childhood education. Bobbie has owned and operated multiple centers, emphasizing safe, nurturing, and structured environments.

Dr. Preeti. Jain is an associate professor of early childhood education at the University of Houston – Clear Lake.

Dr. Jain has over 22 years of experience in early childhood education, having served as a teacher, administrator, consultant, assessor, trainer, coach, and curriculum specialist. Dr. Jain speaks Gujrati, Hindi, and English.

Elizabeth “Ellie” Escamilla, B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Our Lady of the Lake University, has over 15 years of experience as a teacher, mentor, and consultant.

Alba Bunnell, PhD was born in Nicaragua and raised in the United States, Dr. Bunnell is an early childhood education leader with over 30 years of experience as a program director and professional trainer. She holds a PhD in Developmental Psychology and specializes in social and emotional development, trauma-informed practices, and developmentally appropriate education.

Georgieana Carreon has over 20 years of experience in early childhood education, she serves as Director of Tiny Tot Learning Center, a 4-Star Texas Rising Star facility.

Deidre Harris is an early childhood education consultant, trainer, and leadership coach with over 30 years of experience supporting educators, leadership teams, and early learning organizations.

Jasmine Davis is an early childhood professional development trainer and consultant committed to strengthening early learning environments.

Zona M. Dargan is an Early Childhood Education Specialist with 30 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and professional development.

Delicia Parker‘s trainer/consultant journey is driven by a passion for shaping the future of quality care for young children.

Kaylan Mills is an experienced and credentialed early childhood professional with over 8 years of progressive experience in child development, training, and program support.

Thania Gonzalez grew up in Brownsville – located at the southernmost tip of Texas.
Thania has been an infant, toddler and preschool teacher in Early Head Start/ Head Start.

Jennifer Weeks has a true passion for the field of Early Childhood Education. As a trainer, her goal is to empower teachers and program leaders by building their confidence and competence in instructional practices, while providing meaningful support and honoring the expertise they bring to their work.

Pamela Arnold is a seasoned Early Childhood Consultant and Trainer with over 30 years of experience in training teachers and parents on a wide range of early childhood topics.

Dr. Ronilda Henson, an accomplished educator and advocate, holds diverse certifications and affiliations spanning early childhood to graduate school levels, and advocating for literacy and socio-emotional growth.

Katrina Carter-Harris' career extends over 25 years in Early Childhood Education within the Bexar County Area in roles such as being a Texas School Ready Lead Teacher, Assistant Director, and Director of TSR and TRS 4-star programs.

Melissa Ply is a Early Education Specialist who works with site administrators to individualize trainings that incorporate theory, authentic examples for immediate implementation on how to support children’s learning and development, along with a bit of humor for staff trainings.

Nicole Martin, M.Ed., provides training, mentoring and consultation in early childhood education With over 30 years of experience, she supports educators and programs through mentoring, professional development, and quality improvement strategies.

Naomi Garcia is a wife, mom, and educator with a passion for bringing hands-on experiences to her home and classroom.