Miriam is the founder and co-owner of Bloom Early Education in Edmonds, WA.  She has been in the education world since 1986, teaching children, teachers, and managers in South Africa, German and the U.S.  Currently Miriam co-leads the BEE Academy of Early Learning, is a WA State MERIT trainer, a CDA Professional Development Specialist, and a Lead Validator for the National Accreditation Commission.  She trains and speaks around the country and is happiest when hanging out with preschoolers!