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Jared Lisonbee earned a Ph. D. in Human Development with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education from Auburn University. He taught in higher education for over 10 years where his research focus was children’s physiological stress in preschool classrooms. Jared worked in Head Start as an education coach and a data analyst before joining the Utah State Board of Education as a Preschool Education Specialist. Jared lives with his family and their pets in Salt Lake City where he enjoys the year-round opportunities for outdoor recreation.