Joni Levine

Joni is the webmaster and founder and main author of this site. She has a B.S. in Early Childhood Education and an M.Ed in Instruction and Learning with a minor in Curriculum Design and Development

Some of her professional experiences include:

• Preschool Teacher
• Parent Educator
• Consultant
• College Instructor
• Santa Claus
• Camp Counselor
• Daycare Center Director
• Afterschool Program Coordinator
• Journal Editor
• Distance Learning Reviewer
• Workshop Presenter
• Online Webmaster and Author
• Private School Teacher

Cathy Abraham

Cathy has contributed some articles and resources to this site. She has also written the Learning Foundations Curriculum. She has a CDA, A.A. Early Childhood, A.S. Pre-Education, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Sciences, and a Masters of Education.

Some of her professional experiences include:

• Preschool Teacher
• Childcare Center Director
• CDA Representative/Advisor
• Consultant
• College Instructor
• Workshop Presenter
• Author
• NAEYC Validator
• Head Start Program Reviewer
• Family Services/Crisis Intervention Worker.
• Residential Treatment Specialist
• Training Coordinator for 2 national child companies

Programs or individuals wishing to utilize Cathy's training or consulting services may reach her at childcarediva@aol.com

Mattie M. Kendrick

Mattie M. Kendrick has a Bachelor's degree in Child Development from the University of Pittsburgh. Her18 years of teaching in a NAEYC Accredited toddler and preschool and 6 years as a community and technical consultant in Pittsburgh area programs and agencies gives her a wealth of information and practical experiences. Ms. Kendrick has also had the experience of directing a non-profit child care program.

Programs wanting to contact Mattie regarding consulting services may reach her at m_kendrick@comcast.net

Barbara Myers

Barb has a B.S. in Education with post graduate work in early childhood education and child development. She received her M.Ed. in Adult Education and is certified in Human Resources Development, and Conflict Resolution and Mediation.

Some of her professional experiences include:

• Preschool Teacher
• Staff Training and Development
• Conflict Management Facilitator
• Project Coordinator, early childhood programs
• Regional and National Conference Presenter
• Consultant for Program Planning and Instructional Design
• Conference Planner and Coordinator
• Summer Program Coordinator
• Girl Scout Leader

Programs or individuals wishing to utilize Barb's training or consulting services may reach her at barbwmyers@aol.com

Kim Brandt

Kim is concurrently pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education and Oklahoma Certificate of Mastery. She has been the owner/teacher of a Large Family Child Care Home since 2000. Kim obtained her CDA in 2003 and her Family Child Care Home attained National Accreditation through NAFCC in 2006. Kim is a member of the Stillwater Area Success by 6's Quality Child Care Committee.

Visit Kim's Website!

We would like to thank all of those who have contributed content to the Child Care Lounge website! If you would like to share an article or theme page that you have written, please email us at joni@childcarelounge.com

Cathy Abraham
Tracy Hinton/KiddoKare
Sheri Karan
Pat Alexander -Alexander Daycare Sacramento Child Care Services
Sara K
"Auntgnatty"
Ruth
Kelly Hamilton
Elizabeth Pantley