Shelley has been in the field of early childhood since 1983 working as a classroom aide, a teacher, an assistant director and since 1997 has been the Zaca Center Preschool Director. Shelley grew up in the Santa Ynez Valley attending Jonata Elementary School, and the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School. Go Pirates! Shelley received her Associate of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from Allan Hancock College. Shelley received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education from the University of Cincinnati. She is a member of the Santa Barbara County Childcare Planning Council and the Co-Chair of the Santa Barbara County Outdoor Classroom Project Steering Committee. Shelley is an Outdoor Classroom Specialist and is on the Zaca Center Preschool CSEFEL Leadership Team--Center on the Social and Emotional Foundations for Early Learning.
Shelley is married to her husband Ed. They have a son, Parker, who is working on his Masters Degree at Oregon State University. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, camping and spending time outdoors. |