Cathryn L. Peshlakai, M.Ed. is an Early Childhood Program Coordinator for the University of Nevada Reno, Extension. She earned her B.A. and M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. In her 30 + years in the childcare field, she has worked as a teacher, center director of four childcare programs and held a regional position with oversight of 10 early childhood centers. She finds joy in developing online early childhood courses as well as presenting in-person training for early childhood providers.