Writers

Meet our team of writers who regularly contribute to this blog.  They have significant experience in early childhood education and will share their expertise with you through fun ideas, informative articles, and more!

Teresa Narey holds a BA in English, an MFA in Creative Writing: Writing for Children, and an MEd in Early Childhood Education specializing in Administration. She has over a decade of experience working in education, most recently having been an adjunct instructor and a pre-K teacher.


Charlie Rios holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Education and has over 10 years of experience working in early childhood classrooms including teaching and writing curriculum.


Jovanna Sinanan has been in the ECE field for over 10 years and holds a Diploma in Early Childhood Education. She is passionate about Early Childhood Education and how we, as educators, can make a difference in children’s lives. Her philosophy is to extend learning beyond the walls of a classroom. This means working and advocating for teachers and families to create an environment that stimulates and engages children based on their unique learning needs.


Katie Brazerol has a Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development and Family Science, with a minor in Extension Education. She has over 18 years of experience in early childhood education and managed her own home childcare setting for over ten years, using FunShine Express curriculum.


Patricia Dietz holds a degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. She began her career as a Developmental Specialist providing early intervention for Idaho’s birth to three population with developmental delays and disabilities and spent four years as a Preschool Teacher and Site Supervisor.


Debbie Keiser has a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Educational Psychology. She has over 20 years of experience in education, with the last 17 spent in publishing and eLearning. She has worked as a teacher, instructional coach, and trainer, and has presented at local, state, national, and international education conferences.

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