Lisa Sunbury is an Early Childhood Professional who has dedicated herself to caring for infants, toddlers and their parents.She has over twenty years experience working in the field in a variety of roles.
 
After earning her  Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Lesley University,  in Cambridge,MA, she went on to work as a Nanny and then as an Infant/Toddler Teacher in several respected childcare programs .While attending a workshop led by Diana Suskind,  which focused on the unique needs of infants and toddlers in child care centers, Lisa was introduced to Magda Gerber's philosophy of  infant care.

Lisa went on to study with Magda for three years, at the original home of RIE ( Resources For Infant Educarers) in Silver Lake California. There she earned  a certificate of completion in the program and the title of RIE Associate. Lisa remained in California for ten years, teaching Parent/ Infant Guidance Classes, consulting for childcare programs, and  mentoring adults in the RIE Approach.In addition, she served   for two years as the Site Supervisor for Cottage Hospital's Infant Toddler Program, which was the only RIE Certified program in California.
 
Lisa also taught a  Child Development course at UCLA  Santa Barbara Campus through the Extension School, has presented at several  Early Childhood Conferences and has had her work published in the RIE Newsletter and the Giant Encyclopedia of Activities for Infants and Toddlers.

 Lisa maintains professional memberships with the National Association of Early Childhood Education  (NAEYC) and RIE. Lisa is now living in Santa Cruz, California. Her most recent work includes growing Regarding Baby and caring full time for a wonderful family, whose chidren include a four year old little girl and a one year old little boy.