Lisa Murphy, B.S., has been involved with early childhood education for nearly 20 years. She has taught and worked with children in various environments including Head Start programs, private preschools, family childcare homes, park and rec centers, inner city housing projects, and kindergartens.
Lisa is the founder and CEO of Ooey Gooey, Inc. as well as Go Play! Inc. Go Play! Inc. is the parent company of The Ooey Gooey® Playschools. As The Ooey Gooey Lady®, Lisa presents over 150 workshops each year to audiences across the country on various topics related to early childhood education – specifically how to be more play-based in the classroom.
Lisa has authored four books and has created dozens of teacher training DVDs. A highly sought after keynoter for educational conferences, Lisa uses humor and real true to life anecdotes to reach and engage her audiences. Lisa’s standing room only seminars have become nationally known for their information, humor, inspiration and energetic delivery style. Frequently asked if she has ever been a stand up comic, Lisa practices what she preaches and continues to blend the laughter with the learning!
Lisa’s current project is assisting educators in linking all aspects of a hands-on, play-based, Ooey Gooey® philosophy to state mandated educational standards. She is dedicated to proving that playing is “getting them ready” for school!
It is with great joy and pride that she is announces the creation of the flagship Ooey Gooey® Playschool here in the Rochester area. You can read more about Lisa and her adventures on her website www.ooeygooey.com.
NYS licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers
ages 6 weeks through 5 years. Lic # 272864
