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.