About Debbie LeeKeenan

Debbie LeeKeenan is a lecturer, consultant, and author. She has been in the field of early education for over 48 years. She is a former preschool, special education, and elementary school teacher. LeeKeenan was director of the Eliot-Pearson Children's School at Tufts University from 1996 to 2013. She has been a member of the early childhood faculty at Tufts University, Lesley University and the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. LeeKeenan is a co-producer with John Nimmo of the film "Reflecting on Anti-bias Education in Action: The Early Years," released in April 2021. Her recent co-authored books include "From Survive to Thrive: A Director's Guide for Leading an Early Childhood Program," and "Leading Anti-bias Early Childhood Programs: A Guide for Change." She has written for numerous journals including Young Children and Exchange.