AELL Team

Lori Buxton

Executive Director

Houston, TX

Lori Buxton is the Executive Director of the Association for Early Learning and has been involved in early care and education since 1995. She has served children and their families on many levels, including classroom teacher, program director, executive/multi-site administrator, and national training specialist. Lori is an engaging and dynamic speaker who is crazy about people! Arguably, the most “peoply person” you’ll ever meet, her insight, perspective, and passion for growing exceptional early educators and leaders is contagious and inspiring. Lori has been a featured guest on Preschool Podcast, Rock Star Radio with Kris Murray, 1Place Podcast Series, “Excellence in Childcare”, Director Dialogues with Chanie Wilschanski, and is co-host of the weekly AELL webcast, “Small Talk! With Ron & Lori”. Lori is a past member of the Board of Directors for the Association for Early Learning Leaders and served on Sesame Street PD Advisory Board.

Erin Glenn

Director of Accreditation

Cedar Park, TX

Erin Glenn has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for 25 plus years and has held many positions at the program level, ranging from classroom teacher to program director. Once Erin received her Master’s degree in Educational Psychology, she also began teaching adult students in the ECE department at the community college level. Erin now proudly serves as the Director of Accreditation for the National Accreditation Commission, the national accrediting body of the Association for Early Learning Leaders. Erin and her team support the elevation of quality learning experiences for young children as they guide hundreds of programs through the self-study and accreditation process each year.

Aryam Andom

Director of Operations

Houston, TX

Aryam Andom has been active in early childhood education since 2011. She has expertise in educational & developmental psychology, cognitive skill training, and reading intervention. Aryam is also an experienced classroom teacher and early education program administrator. Her attention to detail and vast organizational experience is coupled with a passion for promoting efficacy and efficiency in one’s work and personal life.

Aryam currently serves as the Member & Event Services Coordinator for the Association for Early Learning Leaders. Her role plays a pivotal role in advancing the mission of the organization by managing member services, overseeing the planning and execution of training events & conferences, and promoting the Association’s resources and webinars. She is dedicated to the continuous improvement, innovation, and support of the early childhood education community.

Madison Manning

Compliance Administrator

Charlotte, NC

Madison Manning is the Compliance Administrator for the National Accreditation Commission. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, she spent ten years working as a teacher in a preschool setting. Madison has been with the National Accreditation Commission for six years, and enjoys supporting directors with the accreditation process. After achieving accreditation, Madison is there to assist programs in maintaining the highest level of accreditation compliance.

Jessica Bell

Events & Communications Coordinator

Atlanta, GA

With over 17 years of experience in early childhood education, Jessica brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to her role as Member & Event Services Specialist with the Association for Early Learning Leaders. A Georgia native, she has dedicated her career to supporting young children and the educators who shape their futures. Inspired by her beloved Nanna, Jessica began her journey in childcare at the age of 17, working her way up from hands-on classroom roles to leadership positions that honed her expertise in curriculum development, program management, and administrative excellence.

She earned an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education and later completed her Bachelor’s in Educational Studies, with a focus in Early Childhood Education. This strong academic foundation, combined with her hands-on experience in the classroom and beyond, has equipped her with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities within the field.

As a proud member of the AELL team, Jessica plays a vital role in coordinating events, supporting members, and fostering connections within the early education community. Her career reflects a true commitment to elevating the profession and ensuring that early educators have the resources and support they need to thrive.

Stephanie Resenbeck

Validation Visit Administrator

Manhattan, KS

Stephanie is the Validation Visit Administrator for the National Accreditation Commission. She supports programs that are getting ready for their on-site accreditation visit. She received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education from Kansas State University. She has also been in the Early Childhood Industry for over 15 years. Stephanie is passionate about giving children a safe and healthy environment to grow to their full potential. Working with the National Accreditation Commission gives her the opportunity to provide this environment for children on a national level by helping support the programs that are responsible for the daily growth and development of each child.

Susan Southerton

Development Coordinator

Boise, ID

Susan Southerton has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for over 30 years with roles that included classroom teacher, center director, and supporting over 1400 programs with national accreditation and QRIS initiatives. Susan earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education from the University of Arizona.

In Susan’s current role as the Development Coordinator for AELL, she focuses on the development and growth of the National Accreditation Commission. Susan works collaboratively with the accreditation team and the leadership of AELL to drive the organization towards its intended vision, mission, and goals. Susan focuses on community relationships on local, state, and national issues and policies that support the growth of accreditation and alliances.

Courtney Nyetrae

Self-Study Specialist

Tucson, AZ

Courtney Nyetrae is the Self-Study Specialist for the National Accreditation Commission. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies from Arizona State University. She has ten years of experience in early childhood programs as a teacher, coach, behavior specialist, and program director. She is passionate about the importance of high-quality early childhood programs and the positive impact that they have on families and communities.

Ron McGuckin

Board President

Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates

P.O. Box 2126, Bristol, PA 19007

Mr. McGuckin is a graduate of Duquense Law School and is the owner of Ronald V. McGuckin and Associates Law Firm, which represents child care agencies in Pennsylvania, and has consulting agreements with child care agencies across the country, including several large Head Start programs. Because of his extensive expertise in the area of law affecting the child care industry, Mr. McGuckin has gained a national reputation as "The Child Care Lawyer". Having done so for over forty years, he continues to train child care professionals on a variety of issues including personnel, administration, and other management and legal issues. In addition, he is the author of three publications designed for child care administrators, "Current Issues in Child Care,” “ Model Personnel Policies for Child Care Agencies 1 st through 6 th Editions," and “Model Parent Handbook for Child Care Agencies,” all which have proven to be valuable assets to the child care industry nationwide. Since 2007, Mr. McGuckin has served on the Board of Directors of the National Accreditation Council (NAC) of the Association for Early Learning Leaders (AELL). Most recently, Ron served a four year term as Board President of the Association of Early Learning Leader’s Board of Directors.

Association For Early Learning Leaders Team

Lori Buxton

Executive Director
Houston, TX

Erin Glenn

Director of Accreditation
National Accreditation Commission
Charlottle, NC

Aryam Andom

Director of Operations
Operations
Houston, TX

Madison Manning

Compliance Administrator
National Accreditation Commission
Charlotte, NC

Jessica Bell

Events & Communications Coordinator
Operations
Atlanta, GA

Stephanie Resenbeck

Validation Visit Administrator
National Accreditation Commission
Manhattan, KS

Susan Southerton

Development Coordinator
National Accreditation Commission
Boise, ID

Yen Mollejon

Administrative Specialist
Operations
Philippines

Courtney Nyetrae

Self-Study Specialist
National Accreditation Commission
Tucson, AZ

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