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
Fayette County Public Schools
Paige Muh
Piedmont Fayette
Emily Nealis
Inman Elementary School
Dawn Oparah
Executive Director
Heidi Pfannenstiel
Fayette County Public Schools
Leonard Presberg
Angie Southers
Fayette County Public Schools
Julie Turner, Ph.D.
JAT Educational Consultant
Noni Walton, M.Ed.
Oak Leaf School