Heather Bridge is an emeritus college professor, Early Years teacher, inspector, and researcher, student teaching supervisor, with knowledge of international Early Years educational theory, practice, policy and administration. In UK and US she demonstrated Early Years leadership, decision-making, training, accreditation and information technology skills. She is concerned about improving the quality of Early Years teaching among pre-service candidates and in-service educators. She initiated a professional development model that formed partnerships between college faculty, community leaders, Early Years educators and Practicum candidates and used Action Research to improve teaching challenges faced in classrooms. Currently she writes about and helps autistic adults access services they need.
Lorraine Melita is an experienced librarian and a certified New York State public librarian. She is skilled in the areas of research and reference, collection development and cataloging. Before retiring from SUNY Cortland, she was in charge of the Teaching Materials Center for several years where she assisted students and faculty will content areas, lesson planning and literature. She taught junior high school for three years and has experience organizing and revamping a small library for a senior citizens center. She currently works as a substitute librarian at Liverpool Public Library.
Patricia Roiger is an experienced Early Childhood/Childhood Lecturer, student teaching supervisor, New York State and Texas Certified Early Childhood/Childhood Teacher, Professional Development Specialist for the CDA Council, Substitute Teacher and a La Leche League Leader. She has taught in Nursery schools, Independent Schools, and Public Schools for more than 14 years in New York, Texas and Minnesota. She currently is a Lecturer in the Childhood/Early Childhood Program at SUNY Cortland.