Shari Sodman

Shari Sodman is an experienced education professional currently serving as the Center Director at Bright Horizons since October 2024, managing daily operations at the City of Chicago/Cook County location. Previous roles include Assistant Director of Early Learning at Child Care Resource & Referral in Joliet, IL, and Executive Director at The Learning Experience. Shari held the position of Director at Kiddie Academy, and Assistant Director of Early Learning Programs at Child Care Resource Center, overseeing Early Head Start and Preschool for All Programs. Shari's career at Bright Horizons began in October 2009, where the role of Center Director was held until July 2021. Prior experience also includes serving as Director at Kindercare Learning Centers. Shari holds a Master's degree in Teacher Leadership from American College of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Olivet Nazarene University.