“Teacher Tom” Hobson is an early childhood educator, international speaker, education consultant, teacher of teachers, parent educator, and author. He is known for Teacher Tom’s Blog and his two bestselling books. He shares his pedagogy through online courses for early childhood educators and parents; produces international online ECE conferences (e.g.,Teacher Tom’s Play Summit); embraces play-based education across the community of educators, students, and families; and inspires early years audiences at events and conferences around the world.