Muriel Wong

Muriel Wong is a well-respected and widely known figure in early education. She is the author of the Web-Based Early Learning System (WELS), a nationally used data and quality improvement platform. She brings a wealth of early care and education knowledge from over 40 years of experience as a preschool teacher, center director, trainer, and consultant—roles that have shaped the very architecture of WELS. She has developed and implemented Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) models for early learning systems, leading large-scale professional development, coaching systems, and accreditation support efforts. Her deep understanding of child development, early learning systems, and professional development has been the driving force and vision behind WELS’s continuous growth.