Kamna has over 25 years of experience in early childhood education, working for varied nonprofit organizations in the United States and overseas. Kamna earned a BS and MS in Child Development & Family Relations from the University of Mumbai (Bombay), Supporting Dual Language Learners-Early Childhood Learning Credential from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, and a Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management from George Mason University.
Moni Ritchie Hadley is a children’s book author who transforms sky-gazing dreams into stories for young readers. Her imagination was shaped by a childhood moving between the US and Japan as a military kid. A UCLA psychology graduate and former LAUSD home/hospital teacher, she now uses her unique background to craft heartfelt and creative stories for young children.
Hayes Greenfield, founder of Creative Sound Play and author of Creative Sound Play for Young Learners, has been a teaching artist for more than 30 years. He regularly works with educators at the National Head Start Association and the National Association for the Education of Young Children to transform transition times into effective routines that guide children seamlessly from one activity to another.
Mary Anderson is a music educator with more than twelve years of experience teaching preschool and elementary general music. Raised in a musical household and inspired by dedicated teachers, Mary understands how music connects people and helps children participate, explore, and grow. She holds degrees in Trumpet Performance from Virginia Commonwealth University and Music Education from Boston University.
Dr. Lee’s research interests center on talent development, teacher preparation, and gifted education for young learners and underserved populations. Prior to her transition to higher education, she drew on her expertise as an elementary and preschool educator in both the United States and South Korea.
Dr. Kim specializes in educational technology integration and teaches courses in virtual learning and web development. Dr. Kim's dedication to preparing educators for technology-rich learning environments has made her an invaluable resource to the edtech community.
Dr. Yu’s research highlights the integration of artificial intelligence into early childhood education to personalize instruction and enhance developmental outcomes. As an immigrant, bilingual educator, and parent, Dr. Yu leverages this emerging technology to design inclusive, equitable, and innovative learning environments. She is dedicated to empowering educators and creating meaningful, culturally responsive experiences that support every child's growth.
Dr. Lee is a Full Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Mathematics Education in the Department of Teacher and Administrator Preparation UTA. She has over 20 years of experience in teaching higher ed, she has published 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, and is a frequent presenter at national and international education conferences. Her teaching interests include computational thinking integration, AI literacy, and teacher preparation for STEM instruction. Dr.