Ms. Blaustein brings over 30 years of experience in early education working with children in the classroom and mentoring educators in Head Start, center-based programs, and family child care settings. She develops content, curriculum products and serves as a subject matter expert; leads workshops at national, state, and local early childhood conferences; and develops and conducts professional learning for early educators. Mari holds a B.S. from Purdue University and Adult Learning Theory and Methods Certificate from CCWA. She is a member of the NAEYC, ASCD, and a certified CLASS observer and trainer.