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An AMS-certified Montessori teacher (ages 3–6) and occupational therapist, her work bridges therapeutic, Montessori, playwork, and forest school approaches. She has participated in multiple study tours of Danish and UK nature schools (2018, 2019, 2023, 2024, 2025), deepening her understanding of international models of outdoor and nature-based education.

Her professional focus centers on inclusion, equity, and expanding access to evidence-based early childhood education and care, with particular emphasis on play, nature, and child-led learning.

With over a decade of experience in early childhood education, she has served as an infant and toddler teacher, playworker, adjunct faculty member, QRIS Quality Coach, and Technical Assistance Coach. Elizabeth holds a B.S. in Child and Family Studies from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and an M.S. in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. A certified trainer through the Pennsylvania Quality Assurance System, she has delivered professional development to thousands of educators statewide.

Elizabeth is passionate about child-led, nature-based play and creating environments where children can freely explore with diverse materials and peers. She previously led a Pop-Up Play organization offering loose-parts play experiences and has consulted on nature playground projects in central Pennsylvania.

She has wonderful articles and resources on this page. Please share with ECE's.

Development

July 20 - 29, 2026, Waldoboro, Maine.

Registration Opens February 1, 2026.

Upcoming information sessions:

January 29th, 4:30pm. Join here.

February 4th, 12:30pm. Join here.

-Play Personalities (Ep. 4)

-Process Art (Ep. 6)

-2-part Series on Outdoor Learning Environments (Eps. 10 & 11)

-Transforming Your Play-Based Classroom (Ep. 28)