Shelby Dowdy is the Ready 4 Success Director, and has a long history with early childhood education including 18 years with Head Start. Working with Ready 4 Success since 2013, Shelby specializes in professional development, instructional coaching and technical assistance to support kindergarten readiness skills for children and families. A firm believer in family engagement, Shelby is an advocate for helping parents develop a home/ school partnership to support their child’s development in preschool and beyond. In her spare time, Shelby enjoys reading, crafting, and spending time with her family.