Credentials
Education
- 2005 Concordia University Saint Paul MN- B.A. Degree Child Development- Summa Cum Laude
- 2003 College of the Redwoods Crescent City CA A.S. Degree Early Childhood Education GPA 3.8
- 2000 College of the Redwoods Crescent City CA A.A. Degree Technical Preparation GPA 3.7
Certifications
- 2006 The State of New Jersey Certificate of Eligibility- Teacher of Preschool Through Grade Three
- 2006 Orton-Gillingham Multi- Sensory Training
- 2005 High Scope Training
- 2002 The State of California Site Supervisor Permit
- 1998 The State of California Child Development Permit
- 1998 Graduate of West Ed Center for Family Studies Program for Infant/Toddler Caregivers
- 1998 California State Certified Infant/Toddler Caregiver Trainer
Professional Growth
- 2008 William Paterson University- Math in the Pre K Classroom
- 2007 Perpetual Preschool Online Training – Observing and Recording the Development of Young Children, Language and Literacy Through Storytelling, Music and Movement Through the Day, Create Learning Materials Using Your Computer
- 2006 Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale-ECERS
- 2005 High Scope- The High Scope Approach to Preschool Education- Small Group Time and The Daily Routine
- 2005 High Scope- The High Scope Approach to Preschool Education- The Learning Environment and Daily Routine
- 2002 University Extension, UC Davis- Keys to Serving Children With Special Needs
- 2001 UCLA-Early Literacy for Children: Early Steps to Reading Success(ESRS) Program for Heads Up! Reading
- 2000 Infant/Toddler Consortium-Caring for Infants and Toddlers: Dynamic Directions for the New Century
- 1999 Child Development Training Consortium- Presented by Margie Carter and Deb Curtis- Reflecting Children’s Lives- A Workshop on Planning Child-Centered Curriculum
- 1998 Infant/Toddler Consortium- Critical Choices, Valuable Care: Exploring What’s Best for Infants and Toddlers