Susan Friedman is Senior Director of Content Strategy and Development for NAEYC, a professional membership organization that promotes high-quality early learning for all young children. Early childhood educators rely on NAEYC’s content including books, and award winning periodicals Young Children, and Teaching Young Children to stay up to date on research and best practices they can apply directly to their classrooms. Formerly a preschool teacher, Susan has many years experience creating content for educators and families. She received her BA from Vassar College and a masters in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She lives in the DC area with her family.