Judy Jablon, founder and Executive Director of Leading for Children, has spent more than thirty-five years in early childhood education beginning with her work as a classroom teacher at the School for Children at the Bank Street College of Education and adjunct instructor in the graduate school. The focus of Judy’s work has been to guide educators to use their collective wisdom to support and extend learning in young children. Judy is the author of many publications and videos including The Five Commitments of Optimistic Leaders for Children, Powerful Interactions, and Coaching with Powerful Interactions. Through her writing, videos and professional development experiences, Judy encourages educators across the country to draw on their own wisdom to have more meaningful interactions and opportunities for learning.