Just who is the Ooey Gooey Lady?
Lisa Murphy, the ooey gooey lady, has been an early childhood educator for over fifteen years. She has worked with children in various environments including Head Start programs, private preschools, family childcare and kindergartens. She earned her B.S. degree in Human Services and Counseling from Cal State University, Fullerton and is currently kicking around ideas for a dissertation.
She is the owner and director of The Learning Through Adventure Company, an educational consulting firm she created in 1997 when she began doing workshops for parents and teachers. Lisa presents over 150 workshops each year to audiences across the country!

Lisa is the author of three books:

  • The Ooey Gooey Handbook - Identifying and Creating Child-Centered Environments
  • PLAY ... The Foundation That Supports the House of Higher Learning
  • Even More Fizzle Bubble Pop and WOW! Simple Science for Young Children!
In addition to being a dynamic and passionate speaker, Lisa has the ability to refuel parents and teachers with the energy they need to return to their homes and classrooms and do what is right for the children. In eight years time, Lisa's standing room only seminars have become nationally known for their information, humor, inspiration and energetic delivery style. Her dedication to her cause is clearly evident.
Lisa's current project is assisting educators across the country in linking all aspects of a hands-on, play-based, "ooey gooey" program to the various educational requirements educators are expected to meet. Lisa is committed to showing parents and teachers how playing is "getting them ready" for kindergarten! Lisa has recently moved to upstate New York with her husband Tom and their dog Otis. They live in a magical an old farm house and continue to conduct grand gooey experiments in their kitchen and barn!

You can reach Lisa through her website www.ooeygooey.com or by calling 800-477-7977.

 
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