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Featuring Kristi Thornton

Kristy Thornton, Founder & CEO of TheExecutiveBusinessConsultants.com, is one of the most sought-after consultants and trainers in early childhood education. She has over 25 years experience as a preschool teacher, director, owner, trainer and consultant. She was the president of T&T Ent Inc. for over two decades, an organization dedicated to providing high-quality early education programs. She has owned and operated her own centers since 1992.  Ms. Thornton has also been recognized as an expert in administration and management in the child care industry for the past 10+ years. She presents management and leaderships seminars to early childhood educators across the United States and has also worked as a consultant or expert witness with some of the largest law firms on child care cases/lawsuit.