Lisa Murphy, MEd, has been involved with early childhood education for over 30 years, teaching and working with children in various environments including Head Start, kindergarten, private preschools, family child care, and many child care centers. As the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc., Lisa presents hundreds of workshops and keynotes at national and international audiences each year on various topics related to early childhood education. Lisa is recognized for her ability to link hands-on activities to educational standards, her outspoken advocacy, and her commitment to creating child-centered and play-based early childhood environments.