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About the Authors
Blythe F. Hinitz, EdD, began her early education career as a teacher in the first Head Start Program of 1965, was a team leader in the New York City Public Schools, a reviewer for Young Children, and culminated her more than 40 years at The College of New Jersey as Distinguished Professor of Early Childhood and Elementary Education Emerita.
Ed Greene, PhD, has enjoyed a career that spans over 50 years, working directly with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, adolescents, and families across various sectors, including philanthropy, the children’ s media industry, government, and higher education. A dedicated member of NAEYC for over five decades, Ed has served on its Governing Board and has also served on the board of the High / Scope Educational Research Foundation.
Barbara A. Willer, PhD, retired from NAEYC in 2020 after 35 years in various leadership positions. Her final staff role was shepherding the development of the advancing equity and most recent DAP position statements.
Sue Bredekamp, PhD, was director of accreditation and professional development at NAEYC for 18 years where she became well known for her work on developmentally appropriate practice. She also served as director of research at the Council for Professional Recognition, was chair of the board of the High / Scope Educational Research Foundation, and currently writes an early childhood teacher education textbook.
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