Meet our CEO & Founder
AUDREY ROWLAND
As a professional speaker, Audrey’s goal is to make early childhood research and best practices accessible to all while providing practical applications teachers can implement right away in their classrooms.
Audrey is passionate about protecting childhood through play, and is working to create a culture where children are respected and accepted.
Audrey Rowland is a renowned expert and educator in early childhood development, with a special focus on the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits of play. Through various articles, podcasts, and blog posts, Audrey has highlighted how play-based learning fosters creativity, problem-solving skills, and emotional resilience in young children. Their published work explores topics such as the role of unstructured play in brain development, the impact of play on early literacy, and strategies for integrating play into early education settings. Audrey has been featured on parenting and education podcasts, where they provide practical advice to educators and families.
Publications
Rowland, A. (2011). Positive discipline? Positively. Cook Children’s: We do it all for kids.
Live Virtual Training - October 21 & 23
This comprehensive Train the Trainer course is designed for early childhood professionals who are ready to take the next step in their careers as professional development providers. Aligned with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System (TECPDS), this course prepares participants to apply for recognition on the Texas Trainer Registry.
Speaking Highlights
Whether you’re planning a conference, training summit, or staff development day, Audrey will energize your audience with fresh insights on child development, play-based learning, inclusive classrooms, and the vital role of educators in the early years.
Parenting in the First 3 Years Podcast
Why We Need to Change How We Talk About Childhood
In this episode, Ann McKitrick sits down with Audrey Rowland, founder of Green Space Learning and president of the Texas Association for the Education of Young Children, to explore the biases we often hold against childhood.
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