

SPLASH 2022
MEET THE SPEAKERS
A few of the topics planned for this year's Splash include STEAM, small group, literacy, social-emotional, special needs and adaptations, diversity, trauma, leadership, coaching, music & movement, interactive online learning and so much more! Meet your Keynote and Featured speakers who will be appearing at Splash 2022 (be sure to bookmark this page, as new speakers are announced each week).
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS FOR SPLASH 2022
Mark Shriver
10 Hidden Heros
Mark Shriver
10 Hidden Heros
Join Mark Shriver, president of Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School, former president of Save the Children Action Network and New York Times best-selling author, as he shares his new book, 10 Hidden Heroes. Featuring everyday heroes at home and in our neighborhoods, this vibrantly illustrated book helps children develop counting skills and learn how they too can become heroes. Children will recognize the importance of helping others, while adults can help children make connections to the unseen acts of compassion and bravery to inspire them to become everyday heroes themselves!
Chris and Nik Nikic
1% Better -- Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too
Chris and Nik Nikic
1% Better -- Reaching My Full Potential and How You Can Too
Chris Nikic set a new world record by being the first person with Down Syndrome to compete in the IRONMAN® Triathlon. Chris and his father Nik Nikic will deliver an inspiring speech about Chris’s determination and Nik’s underlying principles of success, coaching and execution to achieve full potential using the 1% Better System. Hear the compelling story of how they worked together so Chris could pursue his dream of competing in the IRONMAN competition — and you’ll take the lessons learned right into the classroom! An accomplishment of this magnitude requires foundational principles, and a well-designed and executed plan!
Chris and Nik’s Bios:
Chris Nikic set a new world record by being the first person with Down Syndrome to complete a 140.6-mile Ironman. His mission is to inspire others like him to pursue their dreams and goals. His greatest achievement is showing others how shifting your focus from your disabilities to your abilities and pursuing your dreams with an unwavering tenacity, a positive attitude and a no-quit grit can help anyone achieve their goals and dreams.
Nik Nikic brings over 20 years of experience in helping clients maximize top line revenue by implementing the 1% Better system for sustainable continuous improvement. Over the years Nik and his organization have worked with many global companies like United Technologies, Cognizant, United Airlines, Enterprise, Quad Graphics, Computer Sciences Corporation, NICE Systems and many others. My Greatest Coaching Achievement has been teaching my son how to achieve the impossible by getting 1% Better Every Day.
Cathy and Libby Doggett
Mindset: The free, powerful tool you already have that can transform your every day
Cathy and Libby Doggett
Mindset: The free, powerful tool you already have that can transform your every day
Mindset is an under-utilized tool that is free and under your control. Your mindset profoundly impacts your life –in positive or negative ways. In this lively session, we’ll explore what mindset is and why’s worth your time and attention. You’ll identify the mindset that will allow you to thrive. Through stories, questions, and fun, this mother-daughter pair will share their blunders and successes with changing mindset. We’ll explore well tested strategies to choose your mindset and leave you feeling psyched/hopeful for the day and year ahead.
Cathy’s Bio:
Cathy helps leaders and coalitions re-imagine what’s possible and crate actionable plans to bring change to life. She has devoted her broad expertise and energy to improving the lives of young children and their families for over two decades. Her time volunteering in head Start lead to becoming a teacher in child care and in public school. later, as an Early Childhood Specialist, she supported teachers with quality coaching. training and tools. Cathy founded Paradigm Shift to help leaders create transformational change for their school districts, organizations, and communities.
DJ Batiste
We Are In This Together: Building A School Family Where Everyone Belongs
DJ Batiste
We Are In This Together: Building A School Family Where Everyone Belongs
DJ Batiste inspires thousands of people around the country with his message of hope, transformation and the power of connection. D.J. is a former gang leader who spent his life in and out of trouble before meeting high school teacher Donna Porter, who used Conscious Discipline® in her classroom. Just one year in her class altered DJ’s life forever. Don’t miss this dynamic keynote, We are in this TOGETHER: Building a School Family Where Everyone Belongs, presented by DJ and Conscious Discipline® Master Instructor Jill Molli.
After hearing this presentation, you will feel energized and motivated to welcome the diversity of individuals that walk through your classroom door! DJ and Jill will discuss how to replace control with “connectedness” and domination with “structure” in your classroom. They will share the key ingredient for successful problem-solving in classrooms, including the adult and child responsibilities needed to make it work.
Jill Molli
We Are In This Together: Building A School Family Where Everyone Belongs!
Jill Molli
We Are In This Together: Building A School Family Where Everyone Belongs!
DJ Batiste and Jill Molli dynamic presentation will make you feel energized and motivated to welcome the diversity of individuals that walk through your classroom door! DJ and Jill will discuss how to replace control with “connectedness” and domination with “structure” in your classroom. They will share the key ingredient for successful problem-solving classrooms including the adult and child responsibilities needed to make it work.
Jill Molli
Jill Molli has the uncanny ability to help people laugh and learn at the same time. Her past position Title1 elementary school offered her opportunities to apply Dr. Bailey’s Conscious Discipline in a school setting and her own family offers her constant real-life experiences to share with her audiences.
Featured Speakers for Splash 2022
Dr. Kenneth Wesson
Developing Language Through Active Learning Experiences
Dr. Kenneth Wesson
Developing Language Through Active Learning Experiences
When a child enters a Kindergarten classroom for the very first time, language learning is still largely incomplete. However, an accelerated focus on emergent literacy skills (the sound-symbol relationships) begins by building upon the quantity and quality of language experiences in which a child engages. Language skills become the groundwork for a considerable amount of subsequent school-based learning. Children naturally learn language primarily through first-hand experiences using their five primary senses. (Neuroscientists have discovered more than 22 human senses that also come into play). Psychologist Lev Vygotsky’s social learning theory underscores learning as fundamentally a social process where language and ideas are constructed publicly by means of information exchanges a child has with others (peers, teachers, parents, caregivers, etc.) during active learning experiences. This session will explore how to use oral and symbolic (drawings and written) language while engaged in active science experiences.
Dr. Wesson’s Bio:
Kenneth Wesson is a former higher education faculty member and administrator who delivers keynote addresses on the neuroscience of learning for educational organizations and institutions throughout the United States and overseas. Wesson’s international audiences have included educators and administrative officers from six of the world’s seven continents. His research is frequently published and referenced in Parents Magazine, HealthNet, and the journal Brain World. Wesson is a contributing author to the Frog Street Press instructional programs for Early Childhood Education.
Dr. Mike Longoria
Music, Movement and Learning: Bringing JOY to education!
Dr. Mike Longoria
Music, Movement and Learning: Bringing JOY to education!
Music and movement are powerful tools that engage children in meaningful learning. This multi-sensory experience engages the entire brain and creates neural pathways and promotes meaningful learning which produces accelerated learning, long term retention which makes learning fun and exciting. Furthermore, these kinesthetic activities develop coordination and cross lateral movement that forces both sides of the brain to communicate and reading depends on the intimate connection of the two hemispheres (Donczik, J. 1984). More importantly, this form of instruction meets the needs of ALL children…it brings JOY to education!
Dr. Mike’s Bio:
Mike Longoria, a.k.a. Dr. Mike!, has a Ph.D. in early childhood education and has 30 years of early childhood experience in the capacity as a Pre-K, kindergarten, and special education teacher, Head Start administrator, university professor, independent consultant, and curriculum developer. Dr. Mike has keynoted state and national early childhood conferences and has conducted professional development nationally. Dr. Mike’s trainings on music and movement engage teachers in meaningful learning that develop language, literacy skills while creating neural pathways in young brains.
Dr. Brian Mowry
Informal Play Incorporates Complex Mathematical Thinking
Dr. Brian Mowry
Informal Play Incorporates Complex Mathematical Thinking
Young children’s informal play often incorporates complex mathematical thinking, which will develop into deeper understanding of formal math concepts through intentional guidance and planning of teachers. This session presents strategies to enhance children’s engineering activity through explicit math instruction. The presenter will focus on the mathematical content and specific skills that young children encounter during developmentally appropriate, meaningful, and playful STEAM projects and explorations. These mathematical knowledge and skills include number and operations, algebra (patterning), geometry and spatial reasoning, and measurement, which are identified by the National Council of Mathematics (NCTM) and NAEYC as focal areas in preschool mathematics.
Brian’s Bio:
Dr. Mowry is an author of various publications, including Frog Street Pre-K and the AIM Observational Assessment. He has presented at several national and local conferences focusing on topics in Mathematics, STEAM, Dual Language Learners, play, and Developmentally Appropriate Practices. Before joining the Frog Street Team, Dr. Mowry worked in the Austin Independent School District as a bilingual pre-school and kindergarten teacher and as a K-5 math and early childhood Instructional specialist and administrator.
Bari Koral
Yogapalooza with Bari Koral: The best tools for yoga and mindfulness now
Bari Koral
Yogapalooza with Bari Koral: The best tools for yoga and mindfulness now
Ever wish you could just wave a magic wand and create instant calm? It’s all possible. Get ready for Yogapalooza! Let these wonderful activities take care of you and your children. Even if you can’t touch your toes, or don’t have a yoga mat, these activities are for everybody. In this interactive and engaging presentation, Bari will share the best techniques you can use to calm anxiety in minutes. Learn bite size mindfulness moments like Rainbow Relaxation, Rocket Ship Breath and more. Enjoy engaging, musical kids yoga breaks that burn off energy and really help kids (and adults!) focus. You will gain actionable wisdom that you can implement immediately to help you and your kids manage stress and feel good.
Bari’s Bio:
Bari Koral is a beloved children’s recording artist and an internationally recognized kids yogi. Bari’s hit kids yoga and mindfulness YouTube channel regularly brings yoga and mindfulness to millions around the world. Bari Koral has been called a “kids yoga pioneer” (Kaplan) and the “it girl of kids/family music” (New York Magazine). She has become a major resource during Covid 19, helping to support many educators and the children they serve. She has been on the forefront of bringing kids yoga to the top of children’s curriculums and as a vital self-care resource for teachers.
Brandie Long
Supporting Children's Writing in ECE
Brandie Long
Supporting Children's Writing in ECE
Children REALLY want to write. Providing the tools and support in the classroom can present a barrier. Bring your creativity as we explore writing in the early childhood classroom. We will learn about the stages of writing, how to support writers at each level, and we will also create some writing of our own! Participants will:
- Gain an understanding of the stages of writing
- Explore the significant features of written language
- Use hands-on methods to learn ways to provide meaningful and purposeful writing experiences in the early childhood classroom
Brandie’s Bio:
Brandie Long was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN. After attending Tennessee State University and graduating with a degree in Early Childhood Education she decided to make Nashville her home. She has worked as a classroom educator teaching children from infants to Pre-K, and beyond. Brandie has also been an education specialist for Tennessee, as well as an instructional coach. For the past 5 years, she has worked for Frog Street where she travels nationally training teachers and continuing classroom instructional coaching. She earned two Masters of Education in 2014.
Christi Gonzales
Celebrate You & Professional Learning Communities Too!
Christi Gonzales
Celebrate You & Professional Learning Communities Too!
As teachers, we strive to be the best version of our teacher self. We set goals to keep us in check and lead us to self -improvement. There are many aspects to being a teacher, and oftentimes we get overwhelmed and stressed with learning new material and curriculum. Setting goals and being involved in a PLC can help alleviate some of those negative feelings and help lead you to a pathway of positivity and success.
Let’s do you, and PLC too!
Christi’s Bio:
Christi is an accomplished Early Interventionist and Title -1 Pre-K / SPED & High School Sped Teacher with 27 years of experience and a Louisiana Pathways Approved Trainer. In 2016-2017, I received the Louisiana Council for Exceptional Children’s Special Education Teacher of the Year award. I served as Louisiana’s Early Childhood Association State Board District 4 representative for the past 15 years & during that time authored various articles for the LAECA Collaborations Journal. I’m active in Delta Kappa Gamma Teacher’s Society as the 1st Vice President & sponsor the Class of 2023.
Claudia Castillo-Magallanez
Preparing the Classroom Environment for Dual Language Learners
Claudia Castillo-Magallanez
Preparing the Classroom Environment for Dual Language Learners
The classroom’s physical environment sets the stage for active and engaged learning. Getting the classroom ready for dual language learners should begin before the child’s first day, creating an environment which successfully shows respect for diversity and is prepared to welcome and support different languages and cultures. This session focuses on creating an environment where children can increase their confidence, feel comfortable, and build a foundation for positive relationship with teachers and their peers.
Claudia’s Bio:
Claudia is a Professional Learning Bilingual Specialist with Frog Street and an Adjunct Faculty at San Antonio College. She has 25 years of experience in the Early Childhood Education field, obtaining a Master of Education in Early Childhood with Bilingual Specialization from Texas A & M University. Her career experience includes Head Start administration, teaching, coaching, mentoring as a reliable certified CLASS observer, family engagement and Master Trainer in the state of Texas. She serves as the President for the San Antonio Chapter of TXAEYC.
Crystal Radke
Pre-Conference: Make & Take
Crystal Radke
Pre-Conference: Make & Take
Join Crystal in creating hands-on learning opportunities for your young learners. Strengthen student’s tripod grasp while helping them reinforce simple math and literacy skills in such a fun and engaging way.
Crystal’s Bio:
Crystal is an educational leader, speaker and best selling author. She writes the website Kreative in Kinder for early childhood educators to encourage and support their role in children’s learning, educating the whole child.
Dianne Patterson
Celebrate Pre-K Literacy Skills & Creating Intentional Learning Centers
Dianne Patterson
Celebrate Pre-K Literacy Skills & Creating Intentional Learning Centers
Celebrate Pre-K Literacy Skills (Session 1)
Address key literacy skills in a daily systematic approach with intentional strategies for phonological awareness, alphabet knowledge, and conventions of print.
Creating Intentional Learning Centers (Session 2)
Guided play approaches free play in your classroom with a focus on learning outcomes and adult scaffolding. Guide children to become active participants, leaders, and problem solvers to meet educational outcomes.
Dianne’s Bio:
Dianne Patterson is a National Early Childhood Consultant. Her teaching experience spans early childhood special needs, Prekindergarten, Head Start, primary grades and adult education. Her interactive presentations focus on intentional teaching strategies and early literacy acquisition. Dianne is an author of early childhood and English Language Learners curriculum. Her favorite things are travel and children – especially her four grandchildren!
Don Monopoli
All Aboard For Early Learning
Don Monopoli
All Aboard For Early Learning
This fascinating, uplifting musical presentation engages participants in a magical, super-charged sensory explosion that will open up your eyes.Revive and rejuvenate as you explore the tremendous value and benefits of interactive music and movement. You’ll sing, dance, laugh and become more motivated than ever! Get up and move!
Don’s Bio:
Don Monopoli is the leading presenter, song writer, performer and YouTube personality for The Learning Station. Their content is founded upon, “Healthy Music for a Child’s Heart, Body and Mind.” New action, dance & learning videos for kids are uploaded weekly to YouTube. He has written over 500 children’s songs since 1985 and has toured mostly in the U.S. with nearly 5000 presentations since 1986.
Elise Fox
Coding for Little Hands
Elise Fox
Coding for Little Hands
New to coding? No idea how to use Frog Street’s programmable robot, FROG-E, or even what to do with him? Come join me in exploring the newest addition to Frog Street’s Pre-K curriculum, FROG-E! You will learn how to use him along with fun and interactive ways to incorporate coding into academic small groups and STEAM small groups.
Elise’s Bio:
Elise has been teaching PK for 10 years all in Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD). She was apart of the group that was able to pilot for the new Frog Street Pre-K curriculum.
Greg Smedley-Warren
Centers Made Simple – DIY
Greg Smedley-Warren
Centers Made Simple – DIY
Are you looking for inspiration to create your own DIY center or workstation activities? Look no further! You will learn how to elevate your center activities with every day items. Engage your students during center time with these budged friendly ideas!Learning Objectives: Elevate your center activities with everyday items. Engage your students during center time with these budged friendly ideas!Presentation Goals: 1) Engage teachers with easy to implement center ideas2) Engage teachers with budget friendly center ideas.
Greg’s Bio:
Mr. Greg has been teaching for 16 years. He spent a year teaching fifth grade, two years in second grade and is currently in his 13th year in Kindergarten, which is his calling. He plans to never leave the classroom, as the students are what drive him. He received his bachelor’s degree from Indiana University and received his ELL certification from David Lipscomb University. When not in the classroom he enjoys spending time with his family, blogging, creating curriculum and sharing his classroom best practices with teachers via presentations and conferences online and in-person.
Jerletha McDonald
Using and Developing Your Voice and Leadership Style
Jerletha McDonald
Using and Developing Your Voice and Leadership Style
To empower and guide our youngest learners we must first EMPOWER ourselves. In this fun and engaging session early childhood educators will gain insight to effective leadership and self-empowerment. The Early Childhood workforce is a key component of the American workforce and economy! Our voice, presence and influence are extremely important! We must lead, and advocate for ourselves and our profession! Come gain skills to identify your WHY, develop your voice and your unique leadership style! You have a seat at the table!
Jerletha’s Bio:
Jerletha is the CEO of Everything Child Care. She is the Senior Manager of Membership and Volunteer Affairs for the National Association for Family Child Care. She is a social entrepreneur, national family childcare business consultant, and speaker. Jerletha is the founder of the Arlington DFW Child Care Professionals. She is the host of her Radio/Visual Podcast Show, “The Jerletha McDonald Show: Everything Childcare,” She has received numerous awards and recognition for business, leadership, and childcare excellence.
Jody Martin
Enhancing STEAM Learning Experiences Through Nature-Based Activities
Jody Martin
Enhancing STEAM Learning Experiences Through Nature-Based Activities
STEAM learning can happen naturally as children explore, play, and try new things. They learn to recognize problems and find ways to solve them creatively. STEAM activities allow children to use engineering to connect science, technology, the arts, and mathematics while working with classmates on a common goal. This training will provide ideas for creating nature-based experiences to help you inspire young children’s sense of wonder about the natural world around them.
Jody’s Bio:
Jody Martin has over 35 years of extensive and diverse experience in the early childhood field. She is presently the Professional Learning Content Manager and contributing author for the new Frog Street Pre-K curriculum. Jody has authored several teacher resource books that cover health and safety, nature-based activities, and early childhood classroom environments.
LJ Henderson
STEMtastic! Fun Fantastic ways to ignite your program with S.T.E.M
LJ Henderson
STEMtastic! Fun Fantastic ways to ignite your program with S.T.E.M
Digging, Dissection and Discovery using Chemical reaction experiments in the classroom to develop language and critical thinking. Make your learning stations come alive with easy to do science experiments. Discover ways to conduct experiments with common household objects to expand students’ imagination, inspire curiosity, and develop thinking skills. Implementing STEM in your ECE program will enhance the development of future Scientists, Technologists, Engineers, and Mathematicians. Join me on a journey to teach kids to Learn, Love, and Lead in STEM.
LJ’s Bio:
DJ Batiste and Jill Molli dynamic presentation will make you feel energized and motivated to welcome the diversity of individuals that walk through your classroom door! DJ and Jill will discuss how to replace control with “connectedness” and domination with “structure” in your classroom. They will share the key ingredient for successful problem-solving classrooms including the adult and child responsibilities needed to make it work.
Lisa Steinbauer
Building Brain Power in the Early Years (ages Birth to Three)
Lisa Steinbauer
Building Brain Power in the Early Years (ages Birth to Three)
The first few years of life are a time of great opportunity and vulnerability for brain growth and development. The experiences children have during this time can actually shape the structure and alter the functions of the brain. This training will review numerous factors that affect brain development, including attachment, stress, nutrition and daily routines.
Lisa’s Bio:
Lisa has been with Frog Street for over 10 years and is currently the Manager of PD. With 30+ years of experience, she has an Elementary Education degree, with a post-grad focus in Educational Administration. She is a Master Trainer in Texas and a certified trainer for Zero to Three’s curriculum, The Growing Brain.
Lynne Rhodes
Celebrate Literacy!
Lynne Rhodes
Celebrate Literacy!
In this session, we plan to take teachers step-by-step through the literacy workshop model, showing them how easy it is to be successful in breaking the process down into mini lesson, the heart of the workshop where students are actively engaged (guided reading, conferring, small group work, independent practice, etc.,) and finally sharing, celebrating, and review. We will provide lots of examples showing how to accomplish this, and provide tools to take to the classroom for successful implementation. We will also discuss organization and classroom management as well. The bag of tricks will be overflowing when attendees leave! Sweet!
Lynne’s Bio:
As a kindergarten teacher for 34 years, Lynne Rhodes, M.Ed., has been a Team Leader, Literacy Leader,Mentor Teacher, and named Teacher of theYear. She has presented at events in multiple states and has published lessons in four college-level textbooks. Lynne is a favorite at Frog Street Splash where she has been a presenter for 14 years and is still loving it!
Mary Jo Huff
Story Play
Mary Jo Huff
Story Play
Storytelling, story-making, story writing, props, music, and puppets create a logical connection for children. Add storyboards as visual literacy and invite children to be part of the world of words. Learn how to present on a storyboard with easy to make and use characters. Add a puppet on your hand, in your pocket, or create a puppet house, and you will challenge the imagination of all children. Mary Jo’s favorite new picture books are ready to be shared, along with activities to complement the adventure.
Mary Jo’s Bio:
Mary Jo is a storyteller, author, song writer and Early Childhood educator. Her work has received a NAPPA gold, iParenting, Parent’s Choice, Dove, Teacher’s Choice, Kid’s First awards, Mom’s Choice and “Storytelling for Kids!” was awarded CD of the year by Creative Child Magazine. Mary Jo travels nationally doing workshops with teachers and librarians. Her school visits for children Pre-K to 5th grades are always filled with language, puppets and music. She has been published by Frog Street, Gryphon House, Monday Morning along with many magazine articles for national publications.
Monica Cordoba
Celebrating Center Time
Monica Cordoba
Celebrating Center Time
CENTER TIME!!! Whether you call them Practice Centers, Learning Centers, Free Choice Centers or Play Time…It all comes down to students being in a safe place created for learning through investigation and play. In this session participants will dig deep into what makes an effective Practice Center. We will talk about using Frog Street and other strategies from planning to implementation. We will talk about the steps we must take to create a center where students are able to learn through play while managing themselves and gaining independence. Participants will also discuss the role of teacher’s during center time. We will also touch on other daily components like Small Groups and Meaningful Transitions that happen in conjunction with Practice Centers.
Monica’s Bio:
Monica is as Professional Learning Bilingual Specialist for Frog Street. Her degree of Interdisciplinary Studies is from Texas A&M University and post-grad in Educational Administration. Her early childhood education career includes teaching, coaching, mentoring and becoming a certified Toddler/PreK CLASS observer, all while implementing Frog Street Curriculum. These attributes have allowed her to attribute to the development & facilitation of workshops in all areas of Early Childhood providing educators with effective resources and solutions to provide joyful, successful classrooms.
Orion Jean
Kindness -The Cheat Code
Orion Jean
Kindness -The Cheat Code
You’d be surprised how much easier it would be to make an even greater impact on children through teaching if it were infused with kindness. It may sound like a simple concept, but in my experience, those were the teachers that had the most impact on me. I call it the cheat code. Affecting kids would be effortless if you took some time to empathize with them and their struggles. In this breakout session, we will discuss ways to infuse kindness in your everyday interaction with your classroom and its benefits.
Orion Jean, Race to Kindess founder, gave his first big speech at Splash 2021 and brought the entire audience to tears with his message of kindness and the critical role of educators. Since then, Orion has been named Time Magazine’s Kid of the Year and has appeared in dozens of news outlets and national TV programs, including The Ellen Show, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, Good Morning America, NBC News, CBS News, ABC News, and more. Don’t miss the chance to see Orion again live this summer at Splash 2022 as he brings a fresh new message that is sure to resonate in your heart and overflow into your classroom.
Prerna Richards
Leaders Role in Managing Challenging Behaviors
Prerna Richards
Leaders Role in Managing Challenging Behaviors
Many leaders of childcare centers are facing teacher turnover, and burnout due to increased challenging behaviors and stress in the early childhood programs. In this session, we will look at 5 factors that can help reduce the behaviors and reduce the levels of stress. After this session directors will have tools to look at their programs with fresh eyes to see where and how to make changes to support their teachers and most importantly the young children they are educating.
Prerna’s Bio:
Prerna Richards is the CEO and founder of Together We Grow, an organization providing consulting,coaching and professional development to childcare centers and schools. Prerna has over 30 years of experience working in the field of early childhood education. She is available for a free consultation for your center.
Sheryl Brown
Moving Foward In The Midst Of A Challenge
Sheryl Brown
Moving Foward In The Midst Of A Challenge
We wear Many Hats both personally and privately. We constantly live our lives on autopilot, but what happens when we face a life challenge, but still expected to fulfill our assignment as a mother, wife, educator, director, administrator, etc.? This self-care sessions teaches you how to maintain a mental and emotional rhythmic flow in spite of the adversity at hand.
Sheryl’s Bio:
Sheryl is a Licensed Marriage Family Therapist, Motivational Speaker, and a Certified Development Intervention Specialist. She travels extensively empowering women to master life rather than life mastering them. Sheryl holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology and Master of Science in Counseling/Psychology. She is the author of PUSH: Birthing Your Dreams into Reality, Productive Little Citizens: Developing an Emotional Supportive Community and Many Hats: Creating A New Version of you (Will be released July 2022). Host of Masterpiece on YouTube
Tracey Roden
STELLA – Storytelling/Retelling & Higher-Order Thinking for English Language & Literacy Acquisition
Tracey Roden
STELLA – Storytelling/Retelling & Higher-Order Thinking for English Language & Literacy Acquisition
Are you looking for an extra instruction boost for your English Language learners? Join us to learn more about Frog Street’s new evidence-based, dual-language literacy curriculum for K-3. Built through years of research in conjunction with Texas A&M University, STELLA offers carefully selected child-centered learning experiences with diverse literature to build strong academic vocabulary, oral and written language skills. It’s the perfect program to help your English Language Learners excel!
Tracey’s Bio:
Tracey holds a tenured history of guiding research efforts and developing high-quality digital instruction and assessments. Tracey began her career in early childhood education as a preschool teacher and spent many years in the classroom as both a teacher and a coach before transitioning into educational product development and publishing. With her extensive knowledge and experience in early childhood education and leadership, Tracey continues to advocate for the advancement of early childhood education.
Wendy Norris
Get Your GLOW On ~ One Educator At A Time
Wendy Norris
Get Your GLOW On ~ One Educator At A Time
“Get Your GLOW On” will ignite the spark in educators and join as a community to spread the GLOW. Educators ~ it is time to invest in yourselves!! Reconnect with your WHY by learning about vision boards and how to utilize them as an educator. Create your very own and learn how to utilize them. Learn about Reconnecting to each other and your families/children. Bring joy and kindness back into your workplace and before leaving to spread the GLOW ~~ end with a mini GLOW party with GLOW STICKS and music in celebration of the work we do as EDUCATORS!!
Wendy’s Bio:
Wendy is a “GLOW ~ Getter” for Early childhood! She is a former Early Childhood Educator for 30+ years as a preschool teacher, administrator, presenter at national conferences. She has directed a middle school musical, Suessical Jr, with a 52-member cast. She has hosted many charity events, including Kick It for Kids Cancer – Ronald McDonald House. She is a mom of a 22 yr. old son, Anthony — and she is the girlfriend of an amazing man Ron. She is a lover of Jesus, nature, beach, water sports, football, traveling, exploring the world, and Dr. Seuss.

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