Early Education Advisory Network

Bright Horizons’ Early Education Advisory Network is comprised of thought leaders and scholars in the field of early childhood care and learning and teacher/leader development. This esteemed group of individuals serves as a sounding board for the Education and Development department, thus ensuring our early education programs and curriculum are aligned with contemporary research in early learning and neuroscience, current trends in early childhood education, and the highest standards of quality.

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Early Education Advisory Network

  • Vincent Costanza, Ed.D.: Campbell Elementary School
  • Dr. Patricia Kuhl: University of Washington
  • Dr. Mark Ginsberg: George Mason University
  • Dr. Marti Erickson: University of Minnesota
  • Dr. Allison Golden: Licensed Clinical Psychologist and Qualified Supervisor
  • Samina Hadi-Tabassum, Ed.D.: Erikson Institute
  • Dr. Jennifer LoCasale-Crouch: Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Bryan G. Nelson: MenTeach.org
  • Linda Whitehead, Ph.D.: Former VP of Education & Development; Bright Horizons
  • Mary Louise Hemmeter, Ph.D.: Vanderbilt University

Past contributors

  • Nancy Rosenow: Retired; Dimensions Educational Research Foundation
  • Chip Donohue, Ph.D.: Retired; Erikson Institute
  • Dr. Stephanie Cox-Suarez: Boston University
  • Donna Jacobson, MSW: McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership
  • Stacie G. Goffin, Ed.D.: Goffin Strategy Group
 
Featured Thought Leaders
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“Teachers make every other profession possible.”

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- Dr. Nefertiti B. Poyner






“The greatest gift we can give children is a love of learning.”

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- Nancy Rosenow






“When everyone can see themselves in their leaders, their dreams get bigger.”

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- Rachel Robertson