Elizabeth LoSavio Acker

Elizabeth Acker earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from East Carolina University and her Master of Education in Leadership, Policy, & Advocacy in Early Childhood Specialization from the University of North Carolina Wilmington.

With over 20 years of experience in the Early Childhood field, Elizabeth has taught children from many diverse backgrounds.

She has a deep understanding of the importance of self-regulation for all children, recognizing how quickly a child’s emotions can escalate from a calm state to a full-blown “fiery dragon firestorm.” This insight inspired her to use a dragon as the main character in her book, accompanied by a diverse cast of other dragons, providing children with a playful, yet practical tool to express their feelings before their emotions take over.

When she isn’t writing or advocating for early education, Elizabeth loves spending time with her husband, two daughters, and her granddaughter, her own little dragon, Genevieve.