About Stacy

Hi, I’m Stacy.

After years of watching children struggle with worksheets and drills, I knew there had to be a better way.

Then I saw it firsthand with my own sons: real literacy skills don’t come from forced worksheets or memorizing flashcards.

Children learn best when they’re playing, moving, exploring, and connecting to things that truly matter to them.

That realization completely changed my approach and my life’s work. With a Master of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies and 10 years in the early childhood classroom teaching children ages birth to five, I’ve spent a lot of time studying what really helps children thrive.

I approach learning in the early years with practicality and common sense. Standing firm on the truth that children learn best through simple, authentic experiences, I advocate for child-led play to build solid foundations for development, including literacy.

For over 20 years, I’ve shared this passion with early learning professionals through presentations across Texas, nationally, and internationally. Whether I’m on stage, writing, or leading trainings, my mission is simple: to transform how we approach literacy so it aligns with how children actually learn.