The LUME Institute

The LUME Institute offers systemic and comprehensive approaches to early childhood education that engage, impact, and transform communities. We are dedicated to promoting innovative thinking, exploration, and knowledge sharing, while developing methodologies that deepen understanding of how children learn and grow.

Meet the team

Nikki Daluga-Guenther, M.Ed., M.P.H.
Program Evaluation Coordinator

Sam Sowerby
Media and Logistics Intern

Amber Buchheit
Early Childhood Specialist

Laurie Langdon
Program Evaluation Associate

Jason Mercer
Early Childhood Specialist

Roxeanna Steiner
Early Childhood Specialist

Meghan Whitworth
Early Childhood Specialist

Join a diverse community of early childhood educators and leaders at LUME Institute or University City Children’s Center