NYSPEP Member Spotlight: Abbe Lynne Hahn Hook

Abbe Lynne Hahn Hook

Abbe Lynne Hahn Hook, Director of Programs and Services at The Early Care & Learning Council (ECLC), serves on NYSPEP’s Steering Committee, Professional Development Workgroup, and Communications Workgroup.

Abbe joined the Early Care & Learning Council in 2000 as a trainer. Currently, she is chiefly responsible for managing and overseeing all activities related to the delivery of training, technical assistance, and data collection by ECLC staff for Child Care Resource and Referral agencies and child care center directors in New York State. In the development and implementation of ECLC membership services and benefits, she is assisted by the ECLC coordinator.

Abbe holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a concentration in Management and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Education. Abbe is also a Fully Certified PITC Trainer through the Program for Infant/Toddler Care in California and holds a Level 3 New York State Early Learning Trainer Credential.