I have been a brick and mortar teacher for 20 years, mostly in the middle school setting.  However, before that part of my career, I spent a few years working in daycares and preschools.  I went to Wheelock College which is now part of Boston University.  This school is one of the leading early childhood/ elementary education schools in the country.  I also spent some time as an educational consultant working with teachers in the k-2 setting helping them understand the science of reading and developing their early literacy skills. I am also a certified Tinkergarten leader.  Currently, I am the Education Manager at the National Canal Museum and Delaware and Lehigh National Heritage Corridor.  That job allows me to create learning experiences for children of all ages.   I adore small children and while I love my three teen children and am enjoying watching them navigate the teen years, I do miss those early childhood days!