PLC Spring Workshop Series
📍Virtual | April 27, 2026 Professional Identity & Sustainability: Supporting Educators for Long-Term Impact
PLC Spring Series workshop. This interactive professional development session explored the connection between professional identity and long-term sustainability in ECE. Participants engaged in reflective discussions and real-world scenarios to better understand how workplace conditions, daily interactions, and personal experiences shape how educators see themselves in their roles.
Throughout the session, educators examined the difference between professionalism and professional identity, and how disconnection can develop over time when support systems, communication, and workplace dynamics are misaligned. The session emphasized the importance of awareness, intentional reflection, and small, actionable shifts that support both personal wellbeing and professional growth.
Participants also explored sustainable practices that can be implemented immediately, including setting boundaries, engaging in micro-resets, and strengthening communication and support within their teams.
By the end of this session, participants were able to:
- Define professional identity and distinguish it from professionalism
- Identify how workplace conditions, team dynamics, and support systems influence professional identity
- Recognize signs of disconnection and reflect on how it impacts their role and wellbeing
- Apply the Recognize: Reflect: Reclaim framework to reconnect with their professional identity
- Implement small, sustainable practices to support long-term engagement and effectiveness in their role
- Identify one actionable step to apply in their classroom or professional setting
This session supported educators in reconnecting with their purpose, strengthening their sense of identity, and building sustainable practices that promote long-term success in the field.
📍Virtual | April 20, 2026 Culture in the Primary Childhood Classroom: Art as Regulation, Expression, & Sustainability
This session explored how art can be used as a powerful tool to support emotional regulation, self-expression, and a sense of belonging in early childhood classrooms. Participants examined how creative experiences contribute to classroom culture, moving beyond product-focused activities to intentional, process-driven practices.
Through interactive discussion and hands-on reflection, educators considered how art can serve as both a regulatory support and a meaningful form of communication for young children. The session also highlighted how incorporating simple, creative opportunities can support not only student wellbeing, but educator sustainability as well.
Participants left with practical, realistic strategies to integrate art as a tool for regulation and connection—without adding complexity to their day.
By the end of this session, participants were able to:
• Explain the role of art in supporting emotional regulation in early childhood settings
• Identify how creative experiences contribute to classroom culture and student wellbeing
• Differentiate between process-focused and product-focused art practices
• Explore ways to use art as a tool for expression and communication
• Apply simple, intentional strategies to incorporate art-based regulation into daily routines
• Reflect on how creative practices can support both student and educator sustainability
📍Virtual | April 13, 2026 Culture in the Primary Childhood Classroom: Clarity, Consistency, & Communication
This This PLC Spring Series workshop explored how classroom culture is shaped through everyday interactions, expectations, and educator responses. Participants examined how clarity, consistency, and communication influence not only behavior, but also children’s sense of safety, belonging, and engagement.
Through reflection, discussion, and practical examples, educators gained strategies to create more predictable, supportive, and responsive classroom environments. This session emphasized small, intentional shifts that lead to meaningful change in both teaching practice and student experience.
By the end of this session, participants were able to:
• Define classroom culture in early childhood settings • Identify the role of clarity, consistency, and communication • Apply strategies to create clear expectations • Reflect on consistency in their own practice • Use intentional language and tone to support a positive classroom environment
This session concludes with a reflective commitment using Bryanne’s signature “I WILL” method, empowering educators to identify one meaningful shift they will implement in their classroom practice.
Early Childhood Transitions Conference
📍Virtual | April 17, 2026
Building Belonging Through Sensory Play, Movement, and Creative Activities
This hands-on workshop explores how sensory-rich art experiences can foster a deep sense of belonging in early childhood classrooms. When children feel regulated, seen, and free to express themselves, they are more likely to engage with peers, participate fully in learning, and build meaningful classroom connections.
Participants will explore sensory-based art activities that support self-regulation, collaboration, and inclusion while honoring diverse sensory needs. Educators will leave with practical strategies, and a make-and-take sensory art activity, that can be brought directly back to the classroom, reinforcing the connection between sensory experiences, emotional safety, and community building.
PLC Workshop
📍Virtual | April 6, 2026
Creativity & Regulation: Tools for Wellbeing
In this reflective session, educators will explore how their own emotional regulation and stress responses directly impact classroom tone, behavior management, and child outcomes. We’ll dive into realistic strategies for staying calm, grounded, and intentional, even in the midst of chaos.
PreK–Grade 1 educators will walk away with simple self-regulation tools, reflective routines, and a better understanding of how to care for themselves while caring for others.
By the end of this session, participants were able to:
- Understand the connection between creativity and regulation
- Experience simple strategies you can use immediately
- Explore ways to support both child AND educator wellbeing
BNTU Conference
📍Belize City, Belize | March 2026
Session: Supporting Educators: Preventing Burnout and Strengthening Classroom Communities
This session focused on understanding burnout as a pattern rather than a single difficult day, and explored how it impacts educator wellbeing and classroom dynamics. Participants engaged in reflective discussions and practical strategies to support self-regulation, strengthen classroom communities, and create sustainable practices that promote both teacher and student success.
These ideas were further extended through interactive workshop sessions, allowing participants to engage in deeper reflection and apply strategies within their own classroom contexts.
Participants left with actionable tools to strengthen classroom communities, support educator wellbeing, and promote more sustainable, connected learning environments.
NAEYC Annual Conference
📍Orlando, FL | November 2025
Session: Supporting and Preventing Teacher Burnout: The Administrator’s Role in Classroom Management
A discussion of the vital role administrators play in preventing teacher burnout through proactive classroom management. This session will explore how leadership practices like clear structures, reflective supervision, and strategic support, can transform teaching environments and boost student outcomes. Through real-world case examples and practical tools, attendees will walk away with frameworks they can implement immediately to promote teacher well‑being and cultivate a truly sustainable culture of learning and leadership.
EELC
📍 Orlando, FL | October 2025
Workshop: Supporting and Preventing Teacher Burnout: The Administrator’s Role in Classroom Management
Presented a dynamic, hands-on workshop at the Early Educators Leadership Conference (EELC) focused on sustainable leadership strategies to reduce teacher burnout and strengthen classroom management systems. Emphasized reflective leadership, communication, and wellness-centered practices for administrators.
Poster Presentation: Building Professionalism in Early Childhood Education: A Leadership Roadmap
Shared a visual exploration of leadership practices that foster professionalism, retention, and teacher wellbeing in ECE. Engaged attendees in discussion around mentorship, culture-building, and the role of reflective practice in transforming workplace climates.
PLC Summer Workshop Series
📍 Virtual | July 31, 2025 Workshop:
Before the Day Begins: Systems for a Smooth School Year. In this practical and reflective session, educators explored how setting up clear systems before the day begins can make or break a classroom’s success. From arrival routines and visual schedules to transition planning and teacher prep habits, we focused on the tools that support smoother days—for teachers and children alike. Participants left with ready-to-implement strategies that reduce overwhelm, improve time management, and build strong classroom habits that last all year long.
PLC Summer Workshop Series
📍 Virtual| July 24, 2025 Workshop:
Cozy corners and calm classrooms; Routines that work. We explored the connection between predictable routines and children’s ability to regulate emotions and behaviors. Educators learned how to create cozy, intentional classroom spaces like calm-down corners and transition zones that foster independence, reduce chaos, and help children feel safe and supported throughout the day.
PLC Summer Workshop Series
📍 Virtual | July 17, 2025
Workshop: This workshop guided educators through the process of designing classroom environments that nurture self-regulation, promote focus, and reduce challenging behaviors. Participants explored practical strategies for creating intentional, calming spaces that support emotional well-being and learning readiness. From lighting and layout to routines and sensory supports, we examined how thoughtful environmental choices can transform the classroom into a haven for both children and teachers.
Early Childhood Transition Conference
📍 Suffern, NY | April 4, 2025
Session: Sense-Sational Learning: A Hands-On Workshop
In this interactive session, participants explored the power of sensory play through hands-on activities like creating personalized sensory bottles and boxes. Together, we examined how sensory exploration supports young children’s development, enhancing focus, emotional regulation, and cognitive growth. By tapping into their own creativity, educators walked away with practical strategies and tools to bring sensory-rich experiences into their classrooms.
Early Childhood Professional Learning Community
📍 Virtual Event| March 3, 2025 & April 24, 2025 Topic: Sense-Sational Learning Delivered two sessions on the developmental power of art and sensory play in early childhood. Provided actionable strategies for incorporating creative and sensory-rich experiences into everyday classroom practice.
Early Childhood Transitions Conference
📍 Suffern, NY| March 22, 2024 Workshop: Unleash Creativity in the Classroom a hands-on session helping educators move beyond cookie-cutter crafts and embrace child-led art. Discussed strategies for fostering authentic creativity, including with students who resist expressive work.
NAEYC Annual Conference
📍 Nashville, TN| November 2023 Session: Men in Early Childhood Education: Inclusion & Advocacy Spoke on the critical importance of male representation in ECE classrooms. Shared insights, personal stories, and strategies for advocacy—highlighting the value men bring to nurturing and teaching young children.