Paola Lopez, a business management professional turned education leader, is the visionary founder and executive director of Kinderoo Children’s Academy and the Innovation Center of Ocala, both based in Florida. With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, Paola's passion for advocating children's rights and promoting diversity and innovation has been the cornerstone of her pedagogical journey.
As a leader in education, Paola serves on several state boards and task forces including the Early Learning Coalition of Marion County, College of Central Florida, FLAEYC -Play Chapter, and has presented in national and regional conferences. She was honored with the 2019 NAEYC Play, Practice, and Policy Forum’s Patricia Monighan Nourot Award for her commitment to excellence in education.
A few quick questions as we prepare:
- How many tables will be in the Be Anything Place room?
- When you and I met we had talked about the time to set-up the self-active play experience materials and having our session either first thing or after lunch. Miriam B. is willing to have us jointly set- up and use materials together. Would it be possible to have our session first thing and then Miriam go right after?