Stephanie has spent the last 19 years as a champion for children, passionate professional development speaker, and sharing her love for unconventional leadership practices. With early childhood and elementary educator and administrator experience, she understands and addresses relevant challenges and offers solutions that stick. She has been recognized as a Teacher of the Year in both Texas and St. John, USVI. Her unconventional sessions have engaged audiences nationwide and throughout Texas school districts, education service centers, TCEA, and the Academy for Teachers of Young Children conference. Stephanie is a connected educator, with an unwavering passion for professional growth. She regularly attends local, state, and national conferences such as ASCD, TEPSA, TCEA, Know Your Impact, edCamps and more. Stephanie is a Region 10 Early Childhood Services Pre-k and PPCD Consultant.