Ileen Schwartz-Henderson, National Director of Bright Spaces In the aftermath of natural disasters like Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate, when the trees topple, the power is gone and the water is in short supply, the bond of family becomes even more important. However, for families or individuals who are victims of domestic violence, their infrastructure, …Read More

Ileen Schwartz-Henderson, National Director of Bright Spaces Contact Hello! I am Ileen Henderson, and making a difference has always been important to me. As the National Director of Bright Spaces, I have been able to take my passion and knowledge about early childhood development and apply it to the lives of children and families around the …Read More

by Ileen Schwartz-Henderson, National Director of Bright Spaces Contact You have a new child in your classroom. Her name is Celia, and when you meet her, she averts her eyes. She never speaks in class or to other children, puts her head on her desk during lessons and seems to be off in her own world, …Read More