Jean Barbre Ed.D. has worked in the field of early child care and education for over 30 years, where she has managed preschool programs, coached administrators, and trained early child care providers. Jean has taught early childhood courses at both the community college and California State University and she trains and consults nationally and internationally. She is the author of three early childhood books, and holds a Doctorate degree from Pepperdine University in Educational Leadership, a MS degree in Counseling, a MA degree in Consumer and Family Studies.