ANNA HEREDIA, Ed D, has been teaching in the field of early childhood education for nearly 30 years in both private and public preschools. She holds a Child Development Program Director Permit and has supervised teacher assistants, mentored San Jose State University students, supported families in the classroom, volunteered in community organizations and worked as a researcher and teacher assistant to professors in The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She has a master¡¯s degree in Human Development and Educational Leadership and a doctorate in Educational Psychology and Technology. She has a passion for hands-on learning experiences, academic achievement, and social-emotional learning in early childhood education. She brings a unique blend of academic and practical expertise in the classroom, both for young children and adults.