Jacky Howell, MA has been working in the field of early childhood education for over 40 years. She has worked as a teacher, multi-site child care administrator, professional development organization leader, and trainer. She is now a subject matter expert who shares her expertise and experiences with early childhood teachers and administrators in long term ongoing professional development engagements.. One of the country’s most enduring and prolific keynote speakers and conference presenters, Jacky is a modern-day version of Bev Bos, one of her exceptional mentors who influence her work, As an author, Jacky produced a column in NAEYC’s Teaching Young Children. and is the lead author of a NAEYC book, Rituals and Traditions: Fostering a Sense of Community in Preschool.