The Living Tree

Author: Jody Tucker,Esther Valdez
Publisher: Teacher Leader Press
Published: 12/06/2025
Pages: 60
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.59lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.31d
ISBN: 9781964251974
Audience: Baby-Preschool

About the Author
Tucker, Jody: - Dr. Jody Tucker is the Director of Professional Development and Partnerships for the School of Education and Human Development at the University of Colorado Denver, where she served previously as the Associate Director of Clinical Teacher Education. Prior to coming to CU Denver, Jody was a youth minister, non-profit director, teacher, coach, school leader, and PK-12 district administrator. Dr. Tucker founded the Employee Development Group, an international network of consultants and facilitators that provide strategic planning, systemic implementation, professional development, and keynote presentations for corporations, non-profit organizations, school districts, and institutions of higher education. She holds an Ed.D in Leadership for Educational Equity from the University of Colorado Denver, an MA in Curriculum and Instruction from Colorado Christian University, and a BA in Human Development from Boston College. She is a Colorado native and enjoys spending time exploring the outdoors and being with friends and family. For booking information contact jody@edglife.com.Valdez, Esther: - Esther Valdez is an Assistant Director of Implementation and Partnership at Colorado Education Initiative (CEI). She supports Colorado school districts and their communities in executing school transformation and strategic school improvement. Esther has over 38 years of experience in education, serving as a principal in schools across Jefferson County, Colorado. She believes her life's work is meant to liberate students to be the best they can be by harnessing her core values, which include ensuring students experience connection, a strong sense of belonging, and the power of educational opportunities. Esther holds a BA from Texas Lutheran University, an MA in Early Childhood Education from the University of Colorado, an MA in Educational Leadership from Denver University, and an endorsement in Cultural & Linguistically Diverse Education from Regis University.