Tricia became a parent in 2015, but even before that many friends and family would turn to her for support and advice with parenting their own children. She has over 20 years of experience working with young children in a variety of roles. 

Tricia earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Iowa double majoring in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Special Education with an emphasis on Literacy. She taught developmental preschool for 10 years, in both public and private educational settings. During that time, she earned a Master’s degree in Special Education from Grand Canyon University. Tricia thinks of herself as a lifelong learner and has devoted many hours of reading, research, and learning from experts in a variety of special education and parenting topics. Currently, she is working on receiving a certification in sensitive sleep consulting for young, neurodivergent children. 

While advocating for children is her passion, Tricia also enjoys coffee, reading with and snuggling her boys, eating dessert first, and deep conversations with friends.