Renee Padgett is an early childhood educator with nearly three decades of experience, having started in 1995. In 2005, she founded the early childhood music program Walking Sideways, where she creates original music to support gross motor development milestones. Renee is also an advocate for building self-esteem in young learners and has led workshops for preschool teachers on integrating music into the classroom. As an author and illustrator, she recently published a counting book titled Life on the Pond is Wonderful, blending her love for storytelling with education.