L. Elizabeth Forry

Early Childhood Educator

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About L. Elizabeth Forry

L. Elizabeth Forry is an Early Childhood Educator with 15 years of classroom experience. She has taught in different schools around the world, including Japan and the USA, and is an expert on different preschool curriculums in Chicago, Maryland, and Washington D.C. 

Experience and Background

  • MSc, Early Childhood Education, the University of North Dakota.
  • TEFL Certification, International Open Academy.
  • Certified ECE Trainer, Maryland, Department of Education.

FamilyEducation Area of Expertise

L. Elizabeth Forry is the lead expert advisor and writer for the Preschool section of FamilyEducation.

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