Barbara Saunders Sims

Barbara Saunders Sims has a diverse work experience in the field of early childhood education and child care policy. Barbara started their career as a National Head Start Fellow at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, where they contributed to collaboration projects in the Office of Child Care. Barbara later became the Executive Director at the Early Learning Coalition of SW Florida, managing a significant budget to provide services to at-risk children and families. Barbara also served as an Early Education Advisor at Early Development of Global Education and as a President/CEO at Early Education Solutions, Inc. Barbara's expertise in the field led their to become a Task Leader for the OPRE Project Development Team at BLH Technologies, Inc., where they worked on increasing the national capacity for child care research. Additionally, they served as a Regional Child Care Specialist at the Office of Child Care Communications Management Center and as a Board member and Secretary at the Children's Forum. Barbara was also actively involved in the "Give Army Parents a Break" Respite Child Care Team Advisory project at the National Association of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. Overall, Barbara Saunders Sims has made significant contributions to the field of child care and early education throughout their career.

Barbara Saunders Sims has a diverse education history. Barbara earned their Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in English/Language Arts Teacher Education from The College of New Rochelle from 1970 to 1974. Barbara then pursued their CDA (Child Development Associate) degree in Developmental and Child Psychology at George Mason University from 1986 to 1988. Later on, Barbara obtained their Master of Arts (MA) degree in Educational Leadership and Administration, General from Pacific Oaks College, studying from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, they hold a certification as a High Scope Assessor, although the institution and specific date of obtaining the certification are not provided.