Deirdre Sheridan Englehart, Ed.D, RYT, is an Associate Lecturer in the University of Central Florida's Early Childhood Development and Education program. In 2008, she earned her doctorate degree in curriculum and instruction and early childhood education and previously earned her master's degree in mathematics and science education at the University of Central Florida. She was a primary grade teacher in Orange County Public Schools and taught two years as a Teacher-in-Residence at the Orlando Science Center.  She teaches undergraduate courses in science and technology, creativity, integrated arts and children's literature. She has written several books for teachers and developed curriculum related to science and integrated arts. She recently published an article on Fairy tales and Folklore of Ireland. Her research interests include children's literature, science education, storytelling and the integration of yoga and movement with young children.