Brenda Leger

Brenda Leger has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of early childhood education. Brenda is currently working as the Senior Director of Product Marketing & Sales at Shine Early Learning. Prior to this, Brenda founded their own company, Brenda Leger, LLC, where they focused on promoting access, equality, and equity for high-quality early childhood education. Brenda also has experience as the Director of Policy & Advocacy at Frog Street, where they championed early childhood policy initiatives and built strategic partnerships. Brenda has worked with organizations such as Children's Literacy Initiative and HighScope Educational Research Foundation, where they held positions of Publisher and Chief Strategy Officer, respectively. Brenda has also worked at Kaplan Early Learning Company, Teaching Strategies, Inc., Scholastic Education, and Helping Hand Children's Center, holding various leadership roles and contributing to strategic planning, business development, and curriculum development efforts. Brenda's work experience showcases their expertise in early childhood education, policy advocacy, strategic planning, and promoting access to high-quality education.

Brenda Leger's education history includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography & Health Education from the University of Central Arkansas. Brenda also pursued studies in Educational Leadership and Administration at the University of Louisiana Monroe. Brenda earned a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education/Teaching Certification from Louisiana State University and a Master of Science in Early Childhood Special Education/Teaching Certification from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock.