National Center for Early Education Excellence at Bright Horizons

Dr. Nermeen Dashoush

Dr. Nermeen Dashoush is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Education at Boston University. Prior to joining BU she taught curriculum improvement and science education at Teachers College, Columbia University where she mentored pre-service and in-service teachers. 

Nancy Rosenow

Nancy Rosenow is the founder, retired CEO, and advisor at Dimensions Educational Research Foundation. Through the research work the foundation funded, Nancy saw first-hand the importance of reconnecting children to nature, and used those observations to create Nature Explore. Nature Explore integrates nature exploration into early childhood programs across North America with their outdoor classrooms.

Dr. Nefertiti B. Poyner

Dr. Nefertiti B. Poyner is an Early Childhood Specialist and National Trainer for the Devereux Center for Resilient Children. Nefertiti has provided professional development and presentations that focus on educating parents, teachers, and administrators on the importance of paying attention to not only how children perform academically, but also how they feel, socially and emotionally.