Shawna has been engaging young children for over 30 years. She has authored curriculum for children from birth through 6th grade, as well as college-level courses in Family Child Care concentration for Penn Foster’s CDA Prep course. She has supported early childhood professionals and non-professionals through webinars and seminars and Online courses. She is the founder of Ebbeson YOUniversity (Ebb YOU) with the primary mission to engage young learners where innovation, creativity, and learning connect. She has a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Studies and a graduate certificate in Teaching Adults in the Early Childhood Field. She is pursuing a Doctorate in Early Childhood Education at Walden University. When not working, Shawna loves spending time with her children, doing what matters most to them. Shawna currently lives with her husband and youngest of 5 children in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.