Patricia Coss-Maxwell, an expert in Early Childhood Education (ECE), holds a Master of Education, a Certificate in Adult Education from Eastern Washington University, and a BAS in ECE from North Seattle College. Awarded the Noris E. Daniel Fellowship in 2018, she boasts three decades of ECE experience, excelling as a Children's Books Writer and DCYF STARS Trainer. Currently, Patricia serves as the Program Manager of Professional Development at Child Care Aware of Washington, doubling as an ECE Instructor at Green River College and contributing as an Early Learning Coach at Child Care Resources. Her multifaceted expertise shaped the future of ECE.