Hayley Jackson Perez is an accomplished early childhood education expert with over 18 years of experience. As an early childhood coach, consultant, and trainer, Hayley has a track record of providing high quality professional development experiences for educators, administrators, and parents. For the past three years, Hayley has served as an Extension Educator with the University of Nebraska, where she developed and delivered professional development to address the needs of the everchanging early childhood field. Prior to her time in Extension, Hayley taught, coached, and ran multiple community based early childhood centers. Her expertise is focused on several key areas, including challenging behaviors, early childhood coaching, and reclaiming joy in the work of early childhood. Hayley has a Bachelors of Science from Arizona State University as well as a Masters of Science in Human Development & Family Studies with a concentration in Early Childhood from Colorado State University. Hayley has completed all doctoral coursework and comprehensive exams in Early Childhood Education at the University of Nebraska, further solidifying her expertise in the field.