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TRAINERS/PRESENTERS
TRAINERS/PRESENTERS
Lori Buxton
Lori Buxton is the Executive Director of the Association for Early Learning Leaders and has been involved in early care and education since 1995. She has served children and their families on many levels, including classroom teacher, program director, children's pastor, executive administrator, training consultant, and national speaker. Lori is a dynamic speaker who is passionate about encouraging, equipping and empowering early education professionals. She has been a featured guest on Preschool Podcast, Rock Star Radio with Kris Murray, 1Place Podcast Series, “Excellence in Childcare'', Director Dialogues with Chanie Wilschanski, and is co-host “Small Talk! With Ron & Lori''. Lori is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Early Learning Leaders, and served on Sesame Street PD Advisory Board.
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Kris Ramos
Kris Ramos is a speaker, educator, and encourager. With over 30 years in education and a master’s in Educational Leadership, she blends expertise and heart to inspire educators toward developmentally-appropriate environments and play-based learning. As the creator of The Inspired Llama, Kris shares practical wisdom and encouragement for teachers and parents, helping them find purpose, play, and presence in their work with young children. Her sessions motivate audiences to teach with intention, lead with grace, and rediscover the joy in their calling. ​
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Debbie Tonne Jones
Debbie Tonne Jones is the founder of Confident Director, an author and speaker, and an early childhood professional with over 25 years of experience as a teacher, director, trainer, consultant, and presenter. Her career has been an unplanned progression—from “accidentally” becoming an administrator to discovering she had something to say about leading people, managing programs, and building a thriving preschool. Debbie’s training covers staff development, team dynamics, policies, procedures, and budgeting, but she also has a heart for helping centers embrace risky play and meaningful time in nature. She brings a faith-centered, relational approach, practical wisdom, and humor to every session. Her goal: help directors know she gets it.​
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