Rhonda Rees is the Professional Development Coordinator, Department of Child and Youth Study, Mount Saint Vincent University. She first became involved with the early childhood sector in 2002, working as project coordinator for two joint IWK and MSVU initiatives to develop training modules, Supporting Children with Autism in Child Care Settings, and Promoting Positive Behaviour in Child Care Settings. Since then, she continues to provide various workshop and training opportunities to support early years educators.