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About Building Brains from the Beginning

Welcome to our website! We are dedicated to providing parents and caregivers with valuable resources, expert advice, and practical tips to support the healthy development of young children. Our mission is to empower families with the tools they need to nurture children’s growth from infancy through early childhood. From brain development and social-emotional learning to language skills and educational activities, we strive to make parenting a more informed and rewarding journey. Explore our site for age-specific resources, helpful guides, and insights into raising happy, thriving children.

Janet Gerard, M.D.

Family Physician, Piedmont Physicians Group

Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians

Board Certified Family Physician since 1990

Virginia Gibbs

Coordinator of Innovative Development

Fayette County Public Schools

Amy Henley

Coordinator of Multi-tiered Systems of Support
Fayette County Public Schools

Paige Muh

Director of Community Relations
Piedmont Fayette

Emily Nealis

Principal
Inman Elementary School

Dawn Oparah

Fayette FACTOR, Inc.
Executive Director

Heidi Pfannenstiel

Executive Director of Elementary Education
Fayette County Public Schools

Leonard Presberg

Community Volunteer

Angie Southers

Director of After School Programs and Early Learning
Fayette County Public Schools

Julie Turner, Ph.D.

CEO
JAT Educational Consultant

Noni Walton, M.Ed.

Executive Director
Oak Leaf School