Sarai Smith is an Executive Director in Early Childhood Education and the founder of Preschool Junk Chronicles, a coaching and training platform created to support teachers, directors, and families.

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.

Michelle Coston began working alongside families to support and care for their infants, toddlers, and preschoolers, Michelle reflected on her own experiences of uninterrupted exploration and play.

Kishani Woldberhan has 26 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, including 14 years as a childcare center owner, she is a passionate advocate for both children and providers.

Kimberly is a seasoned early childhood professional with over 35 years of experience, known for her skills as an administrator, coach, trainer, and implementation specialist.

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.

Raquel Washington has over 30 years of experience leading and advising both for-profit and non-profit early childhood education programs and faith-based programs.

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.

Cheryl brings over 30 years of experience in child protection, child care regulation, and early childhood education. Her work centers around empowering early childhood professionals through meaningful professional development that supports safe, high-quality care for children and their families.