Christyn Dundorf

Co-Director, Systems, Programs, and Operations

Christyn has over 25 years of experience in the early learning field.  She began her career as a preschool teacher and Education Coordinator for Head Start.  She earned her Ph.D. at the University of Rochester, exploring the role of language comprehension in early literacy.  In Oregon, Dr. Dundorf coordinated the initial implementation of the Oregon Registry credentialing system (ORO) as well as other professional development and mentoring initiatives at the Oregon Center for Career Development in Childhood Care and Education.  She has 15 years of Community College teaching experience as ECE faculty and department chair, with a particular focus on professionalization of the ECE field.  She has also served as a consultant and trainer for the field and is a Master Trainer in the Oregon Registry.