LORI LYNN AHRENDS - CREATOR OF OVERALL BUDDIES

Lori Lynn Ahrends is not only a children’s singer/songwriter.  She is an international speaker with a Master's Degree in education, and has over 15 years of successful experience conducting quality and engaging early childhood professional development. She has spent her entire career in early childhood teaching young children, working with families, and guiding teachers as a state consultant. She has over 20 years experience singing with children in classrooms, libraries, parks, and museums, and loves to combine singing and teaching!  Lori Lynn is a certified Early Childhood PBIS trainer, and has worked as an adjunct early childhood instructor at the University of Nebraska, Omaha, and Iowa Western Community College.  She has trained across the nation, and has been a returning speaker at the Young Child Expo in NYC.  Lori Lynn was certified as a National Early Childhood Teacher, and was honored with the 2014 'Friend of Young Child Award' from the SW IAEYC chapter for her service to young children.