Mahreen has over 25 years of experience working  in the early childhood industry.  She is very passionate about STEAM education and the development of social emotional and self help skills in children from a very young age. It was her long standing dream to open her own STEAM inspired preschool where children through the use of science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics, and other interrelated knowledge learn to solve real problems, work as a team, communicate well with others, and adapt to situations, all necessary skills for future success in school and their careers.

Mahreen enjoys close relations with the Early Learning Coalition of Duval and Duval Early Learning Director’s Network (DELDN) for which she serves as the leadership committee co-chair.  She is often sought by directors for advice on NAEYC and Guiding Stars of Duval accreditation. Mahreen has experience working with special needs children having served as an Infant/toddler intervention specialist (ITDS).

Mahreen also serves as a professional development specialist for Child Development Associate (CDA) for CDA Council and has worked closely with Early Childhood faculty at the university of North Florida to implement latest philosophy and early childhood pedagogy at her previous job and be part of research related to curriculum. 

Mahreen has a master’s degree in Educational Leadership with a concentration in Early Childhood Education and a second master's degree in Health Administration. Her bachelor’s degree is in business administration from University of North Florida, she also holds a second bachelor’s degree in English Literature and Geography. Mahreen is an Infant/Toddler and Pre-K certified observer in CLASS, the assessment tool used by School Readiness and Guiding Star of Duval accreditation. She also has a national Child Development Associate (C.D.A.). Mahreen holds an Advanced Director's Credential with a VPK endorsement. Mahreen has also received formal training in "Conscious Discipline" which trains teachers to provide choices to children and to redirect children in a positive manner. In 2010 Mahreen received the Spot Award from UNF for her extraordinary leadership skills.