Child Care Systems of America, Inc.
5100 Stoneleigh Circle
Brentwood, TN 37027

Bobette Thompson is President/CEO of Child Care Systems of America, Inc., an early education management and consulting company. In her 25 years in the industry, she has participated in the opening of 25 centers and consulted with numerous others. Bobette holds a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and CPA certification. She seeks to contribute to the industry through serving on state child care committees, presenting at conferences and active participation with NACCP and its Liaisons.  All company owned sites are accredited by NAC.

Special Beginnings
10216 Pflumm Rd
Lenexa, KS 66215

Mary Hornbeck began her career in early care and education over 20 years ago when, at the age of 21, she became the owner of Special Beginnings Early Learning Center.  Since that time, she has expanded her business 5 times and now operates four programs that serve over 250 families.  As Executive Director, Mary leads a 8-member management team and 70 staff members. Mary holds a bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Life from the University of Kansas.  She serves as a board member of the National Association of Child Care Professionals and is a Validator for the National Accreditation Commission.  Mary is also a member of NAEYC, Kansas Women’s Business Center, and the National Federation of Independent Businesses.  Mary has written and implemented staff and parent policy handbooks, and developmental assessments for young children.   She is active in her community as a trainer and as an advocate for quality care and education of young children and for women business owners.  In 2007 she was honored in Kansas City as one of 25 Women Who Mean Business by the Kansas City Business Journal.

Circle C Ranch Academy
6204 Interbay Blvd.
Tampa, FL  33611

Sally began her career as an Occupational Specialist/Career Counselor.  Because of her strong training in team building, motivation and marketing, she utilized these skills to open Circle C Ranch Academy in 1986.  Circle C serves the Tampa, FL area as a preschool, child care center and summer camp.  Circle C Ranch Academy has achieved accreditation through the National Accreditation Commission for Early Care and Education Programs (NAC), which is sponsored by NACCP.  Sally is a strong advocate for staff development and encourages each of her staff members to achieve their CDA certification or enroll in college courses.  The staff of Circle C has trained with the High Scope Curriculum and Myers-Briggs Personality Profile System.  Sally has worked to form Megan's Circle of Hope, a 501 (C) 3 organization to serve children with special needs.  Sally's strengths are to bring out the talent of others and help them use those talents effectively.  Before joining the NACCP Board of Directors, Sally served the organization as a Liaison for FL and Liaison Chair. 

Easter Seals Headquarters
233 South Wacker Dr., Ste. 2400
Chicago, IL 60606

Bob Siegel is in his fourth decade in the child care business. Currently, he is the National Director of Easter Seals Children's Services with over 100 sites around the country. Bob is also the President of his own training and consulting company, Partners in Professional Development. Bob has worked as a preschool teacher, long-time child care director, graduate school teacher, children's museum director, and ECE management consultant and trainer. Currently he serves both on the Board of NACCP and as the Board President of the Early Care and Education Consortium. As a national expert, he often provides training and consultation in the areas of inclusion, staff development and supervision, fiscal management, as well as marketing and strategic planning.

Knowledge Learning Corporation
650 NE Holladay, Ste. 1400
Portland, OR 97232

Kathie Boe currently serves as Sr. Director of Quality and Accreditation for Knowledge Learning Corporation. In this capacity, Kathie directs the quality initiatives of the nation's largest child care provider. Kathie along with her team supports 1700 centers; among them over 500 are nationally accredited. Kathie brings to the position over 31 years of experience with programs for  young children including work as a teacher, center director, district manager and Sr. Director of Program Training. She has served as a NAEYC validator and is trained as a NAC Validator and served five years as Secretary/Treasurer for Minnesota Child Care Association. Kathie is a frequent speaker at both regional and national conferences on the topics of early childhood education, team building, administration and staff development. Kathie holds a B.A. in Child Development from Concordia University, St. Paul, MN.

484 Pompano Street
Bayou Vista, TX 77563

Lori Buxton has been involved in early childhood education since 1995. She has served children and their families on many levels, including children’s pastor, classroom teacher, program director and child care administrator. Lori is a dynamic training consultant who encourages and equips, challenges and inspires, and whose heart is deeply committed to serving those who in turn serve families in early education. Lori is the Executive Associate of PROEEA, Professional Early Education Associates, Inc. She is the founder of the Gulf Coast Director’s Network, 2010 & 2011 NACCP Conference Chair and a member of the NACCP Board of Directors.

Future Generation Early Learning Centers
PO Box 17371
Jersey City, NJ 07307

Lynette Galante is the owner of Future Generation Early Learning Centers in New Jersey.  She has supervised several early care and education programs in Texas, New York and New Jersey for the past 17 years.  Lynette is also a trainer and consultant, serving as a resource for early childhood programs across the country.

Educational First Steps
2804 Swiss Ave
Dallas, TX 75204

Shannon currently serves as Program Director for Educational First Steps (EFS). She oversees a staff of 11 Program Specialists who mentor early childhood teachers and directors serving low-income children age 0-5. Ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed from the start is Shannon’s passion. She has a BS in Elementary Education and is an enthusiastic trainer who enjoys sharing her knowledge of building and managing effective teams through strengths-based leadership. Shannon resides in Dallas, Texas with her two daughters.

Active Learning Centers, Inc.
100 Westwind Ct
Franklin, TN 37064

Catherine Reddick Henris is President/CEO of Active Learning Centers, Inc., an early childhood private preschool company.  In her 27 years in the industry, she has worked in all aspects of the child care field as teacher, director, program specialist at state level, owner and trainer.  Catherine holds a BS degree in Early Childhood Education/Business. In an effort to promote quality early education she has served on various committees and held offices in several organizations.

Markel Insurance Company
4600 Cox Rd.
Glen Allen, VA 23060

Michael A. Swain is a Sr. Loss Control Specialist for Markel Insurance Company. Michael creates and implements risk management programs in support of child care, social service, youth recreation programs, non-profit organizations, youth clubs and other industry groups. With over 20 years industry experience, he has a broad background in risk management. Michael, a 1984 graduate of Virginia Tech, holds certifications as an Associate in Risk Management and a Senior Claim Law Associate. He also holds certifications as a Certified Playground Safety Inspector, Child Passenger Safety Technician and is a certified Emergency Medical Technician. Michael has two children.

McGuckin and Associates
P.O. Box 2126
Bristol, PA 19007

Mr. McGuckin is a practicing attorney in Bucks County Pennsylvania with years of experience in child care law. He is a lecturer and consultant, training child care professionals on a variety of management and legal issues. He has co-authored a variety of publications including "Current Issues in Child Care". Mr. McGuckin has volunteered on numerous boards and committees, receiving many awards and recognitions.

National Association of Child Care Professionals

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Austin, TX 78709
512.301.5557
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