Early Childhood Chats

Today we sat down with Coleen Walker, Principal of Inside Crown, Inc. (www.insidecrown.com), who brings over 25 years of extensive expertise in the Human Resources field. Her diverse background encompasses extensive experience in DEI initiatives, governance training, and human resource consulting and training across nonprofit and for-profit sectors. As an accomplished facilitator, Coleen promotes open dialogue, fosters collaboration, and maximizes team potential in various settings, including board meetings, staff retreats, and community engagement forums. Connect with Coleen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/coleenkwalker/

Today we sat down with Tanika Steele a Public Speaker, Life Coach, and Educational Consultant (https://www.steeleedconsult.com/). She holds a Bachelor's degree in secondary education English and a Master's in Public Administration and Not for profit management and leadership. She has over 29 years of experience working with at risk children and families from communities all over Suffolk and Nassau county.

Over the past decade, Tanika has worked as a Childcare Director and Educational consultant creating professional development trainings and workshops for public schools, Head starts, and preschool programs all over the United States. As well as literacy workshops at public libraries for children and adults throughout Long Island and New York City.

Early Childhood Chats is hosted by Andrew Roszak - JD, MPA, EMT-P

Executive Director at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness. The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to use its decades of experience to offer comprehensive and expert disaster and emergency preparedness trainings live in-person, via webinar, and on-demand online.

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Today we sat down with Jackie Rivera who has been a Health Administrator at a Head Start in central Missouri for over 10 years and is a certified Community Action professional. Before becoming a nurse, Jackie spent 10 years as an early childhood education teacher. Jackie oversees health and safety at her agency and is project manager for the agency’s Childhood Obesity and Diabetes Prevention Project and Women and Infant Relief program. Jackie is a licensed practical nurse, child development associate, and lactation counselor. Jackie is certified to train in many topics, such as Compassion Fatigue, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (or CPR)/First Aid Motivational Interviewing, I Am Moving, I Am Learning, Family Wellness, Infant Massage, Mind in The Making, and Experiential Facilitation. Jackie has had the honor of being named for a National Child Plus Community Service Award and received MOCAN Healthcare Profession award. You can follow her on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-rivera-a0437b34/

Today on Early Childhood Chats we sat down with Patrick J. Patterson the President of Global Partners for Fathers and Families Consulting (globalpartnersff.com) LLC, a national consulting firm that equips public and private sector agencies with the tools to serve fathers, male students, and their families authentically. Patrick has launched and managed community, statewide, and federal programs during his 20-year career, including serving as manager for the National Responsible Fatherhood Clearinghouse during President George W. Bush and President Barack H. Obama Administrations. As an expert at working with fathers, men, and boys, Patrick has been a featured fatherhood keynote, workshop leader, or trainer in 43 states, the US Virgin Islands, and seven countries.

Early Childhood Chats is hosted by Andrew Roszak - JD, MPA, EMT-P

Executive Director at the Institute for Childhood Preparedness. The Institute for Childhood Preparedness is proud to use its decades of experience to offer comprehensive and expert disaster and emergency preparedness trainings live in-person, via webinar, and on-demand online.

//Visit: https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/ to find out more

// Schedule your training today https://www.childhoodpreparedness.org/training

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© Institute for Childhood Preparedness 2024 all rights reserved

We sat down with Early Childhood Solutions to discuss their distinctive kind of “Boutique Retreat Training” for early childhood professionals. They have a collective 60 years of experience in early childhood and you can find out more information about their offerings here: earlychildhoodsolutions.net

Recorded at the NAFCC Annual Conference in St. Louis. Today Andy chats with Laney Jones, Program Coordinator for Atlanta-based Small Bites Adventure Club. Learn about ways we can encourage healthy eating for our children and include them in activities surrounding the selection and preparation of food. Small Bites Adventure Club's vision is that every child receives the opportunity to discover, eat and love fruits and vegetables.

Special Edition - from St. Louis at the National Association of Family Child Care Conference. Short interview with family child care provider Sydia Winstead of Pennsylvania. Discussing why she became a family child care provider, what she enjoys best about her job, and some of the issues facing the industry.