Jodi Sohrt is a 17 year veteran teacher from Houston, Texas. She has taught 1st, 2nd, and also a trained Dyslexia teacher. Throughout her years in the classroom, Jodi saw the importance for early childhood education and ensuring that children are set up for success in their early years. While Jodi enjoyed the classroom, she wanted to broaden her reach and bring education through technology to educators and students throughout the country. Jodi took her experience to Waterford.org where she is Director of School Relations and focuses on bringing the best aspects of learning science, mentoring relationships, and innovative technologies together to create community, school, and home programs that deliver excellence and equity for all learners.