---

---

Jared Lisonbee is a Preschool Specialist at the Utah State Board of Education (USBE). Prior to joining USBE, Jared worked in Head Start and taught in higher education. Jared earned bachelor and master’s degrees from Brigham Young University before earning a Ph. D. in human development with an emphasis in early childhood education from Auburn University. He has been involved in the early childhood education community in Utah for many years, most recently serving two terms as President of the Utah Association for the Education of Young Children. Jared was born and raised in Scipio, Utah and now lives with his family in Salt Lake City. When he is not working, Jared enjoys spending time outside in the garden or hiking, camping, and kayaking.