All Staff

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  • Christie Anderson, M.Ed.
    Christie Anderson, M.Ed.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Social-Emotional Development, Building Positive Relationships with Parents, Early Childhood Health, Adult Mental Health and Well-Being
  • Ruddy Benavides, M.S.
    Ruddy Benavides, M.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Nature-based learning, culturally responsive teaching, dual-language learners, socioemotional development
  • Rebecca Benson, M. Ed., Certification in ASD
    Rebecca Benson, M. Ed., Certification in ASD
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Developmental Milestones, Age-Appropriate Environments, Practices and Expectations, Meeting Social Emotional Needs of Children
  • Leah Braet
    Leah Braet
    Marketing & Communications Coordinator
  • Joni Breidenthal
    Joni Breidenthal
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Child Development, Quality Learning Environments, Developmental Milestones, Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers, Positive Guidance
  • Sharon Brookshire, M.S.
    Sharon Brookshire, M.S.
    System Support Specialist
  • Maria Cardozo Baquero, M.S.
    Maria Cardozo Baquero, M.S.
    Marketing & Communications Assistant
  • Matt Connell, Ed.D.
    Matt Connell, Ed.D.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Early childhood systems and process, Research, Developmentally Appropriate Practice, Online professional development, Online education, Adult education, Accreditation, Instructional Design
  • Clarissa Corkins, Ph.D.
    Clarissa Corkins, Ph.D.
    Evaluation Coordinator
    Areas of Interest
    Internal Evaluation, Quantitative Analyses, Measurement Development, Data Visualization, Data Communication and Use, Workforce Development, Research-Policy Connections, Transdisciplinary Research
  • Alyssa Coronel
    Alyssa Coronel
    System Support Specialist
  • Bronwyn Fees, Ph.D.
    Bronwyn Fees, Ph.D.
    Research and Development, Principal Investigator
    Areas of Interest
    Workforce development; international programming; physical activity in early childhood education settings.
  • Marliz Feliciano, B.S.
    Marliz Feliciano, B.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    ACE's, CDA, Infant-Toddler Development, Inclusive Practices, Dual-Language instruction, Cultural Diversity
  • Sherron Field, B.S.
    Sherron Field, B.S.
    Career Pathway & Partners Coordinator
    Areas of Interest
    Workforce development, workforce systems development,
  • Tara Glanton, M.A.Ed.
    Tara Glanton, M.A.Ed.
    Lead Professional Development & Director Support Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Adult Learning and Leadership, Program Administration, Relationship-Based Training and Coaching, Pyramid Model
  • Casey Gormley, M.S.
    Casey Gormley, M.S.
    Career Navigator
    Areas of Interest
    Early Childhood Systems Development, Workforce Development, Positive Relationships, Professional Development
  • Mikaela Haendler, B.S.
    Mikaela Haendler, B.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Social-Emotional Development and Behavior Support, Creating Positive Environments, Meeting the Needs of the Whole Child, Mental Health and Well Being of Staff, Director Supports
  • Connie Hamilton, M.Ed.
    Connie Hamilton, M.Ed.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Preschool, CDA, Music and Movement, Classroom Environments, Creative Arts, Family Child Care, Leadership, Adult Learners, Reggio Emilia Approach
  • Melissa Harlan, M.S.
    Melissa Harlan, M.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Family Engagement, Music & Movement, Outdoor Learning, Kansas Early Learning Standards KELS, CDA Preschool Settings, Nutrition
  • Anna Herriott, Ph.D., MSW
    Anna Herriott, Ph.D., MSW
    Evaluation Manager
    Areas of Interest
    External evaluation, Mixed methods research, Measurement development, Workforce support, ECCE professional mental health and well-being, Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation (IECMHC)
  • Sabina Hoffman, M.S.
    Sabina Hoffman, M.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Special Education and Inclusive Practices, Community Collaboration, Outdoor Education, Play Based Learning, Sensory Supports
  • Sarah Holmes, M.S.
    Sarah Holmes, M.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Coaching, Leadership, Conflict, Trauma, Behavior & Guidance, Environments, Accreditation
  • Haley Hynek, M.S.
    Haley Hynek, M.S.
    Associate Director of Systems
    Areas of Interest
    Early Childhood Systems Development
  • Jamie Jellison, B.S.
    Jamie Jellison, B.S.
    Lead Online Curriculum Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Social-emotional development, Play-based Learning, Curriculum & Instruction, Classroom Environments, Behavior and Guidance, Developmental delays and disabilities
  • Bray Jermarck, B.S.
    Bray Jermarck, B.S.
    Online Curriculum Development Specialist
  • Erin Jett, B.S.
    Erin Jett, B.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Learning Environments, Leadership, Interactions, Sensory Play
  • Sarah Jones, M.S.
    Sarah Jones, M.S.
    Training Network Coordinator
    Areas of Interest
    Understanding Children's Concerning and Unsafe Behaviors, Designing Environments, Director's Role, NAEYC Accreditation, Healthy Work Environments
  • Rachel Jury, B.S.
    Rachel Jury, B.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Learning Environments, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Responsive Care for Infants and Toddlers, CDA, Kansas Early Learning Standards, Play-Based Learning, Family Child Care Business Practices
  • Meggan Keene
    Meggan Keene
    System Support Specialist
  • Stephanie Keller, A.A.S., B.S.
    Stephanie Keller, A.A.S., B.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Learning Environments, Leadership, Interactions, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, Environemntal Supports, Infants and Toddlers, PITC
  • Lorrena Kravitcz
    Lorrena Kravitcz
    Workforce Support Coordinator
  • Chelsea Kusmec, B.S.
    Chelsea Kusmec, B.S.
    Career Navigator
    Areas of Interest
    Career Navigation, Early Childhood Systems Development, Workforce Development, Professional Development
  • Donger Liu
    Donger Liu
    Evaluation Assistant
  • Linda Logan, B.S.
    Linda Logan, B.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
  • Kris Lyons, M.S.
    Kris Lyons, M.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Special Education and Inclusive Practices, Equitable Instruction, Assessment and Evaluation, Social-Emotional Learning and Behavior Support, Supporting Diverse Family Systems, CDA IT/Preschool
  • Tanner McClure, B.S.
    Tanner McClure, B.S.
    Workforce Systems Administrator
    Areas of Interest
    Workforce Systems Development
  • Tanisha McCorckle, B.S.
    Tanisha McCorckle, B.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Business Practices, Infant-Toddler Mental Health, Learning Environments, Observation & Assessment and Social-emotional development
  • Cindy McQuillen, B.S.
    Cindy McQuillen, B.S.
    System Support Specialist
  • Jen McWilliams, B.S.
    Jen McWilliams, B.S.
    Accreditation Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Family Child Care Accreditation, CLASS, Social Emotional Development, Play and Nature Based Learning, Positive Guidance, Inclusion, and Coaching
  • Marcella Melloni, B.A.
    Marcella Melloni, B.A.
    System Support Specialist
  • Amanda Parker
    Amanda Parker
    Accountant
  • Stephanie Parks
    Stephanie Parks
    Associate Director of Career Pathway
    Areas of Interest
    Career Advancement, Higher Education, Technical Assistance, Coaching for Coaches
  • Patty Peschel
    Patty Peschel
    Executive Director
  • Jennifer Pishny, M.S.
    Jennifer Pishny, M.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Social-Emotional Development, Positive Interactions, Classroom Environment, Developmental Delays and Disabilities, Business Practices
  • Ingrid Pohl, M.S., IMH-E® Infant Family Specialist
    Ingrid Pohl, M.S., IMH-E® Infant Family Specialist
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Infant Mental Health, Social Emotional Development, Challenging Behaviors, Sensory Processing, Play-Based Learning, Relationship Building, Adult Mental Health and Well-Being, Preschool
  • Kristina Poracsky, M.S.
    Kristina Poracsky, M.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Early Intervention and Early Childhood Special Education, Challenging Behavior, Sensory Processing, Children Experiencing Homelessness
  • Sanaa Rabeh, A.A.S, AA
    Sanaa Rabeh, A.A.S, AA
    System Support Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Scholarship Administration and Support Systems with a Creative and Analytical Foundation
  • Star Robinson, B.I.S.
    Star Robinson, B.I.S.
    Online Curriculum Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Program & Classroom Environments, Business Supports, CDA IT/PS
  • Kasarah Rodd, M.A.
    Kasarah Rodd, M.A.
    Accreditation Specialist
  • Chelsea Schulte, M.S.
    Chelsea Schulte, M.S.
    Associate Director of Programs
    Areas of Interest
    Early Chilhood Systems Development
  • Amber Scruton, B.M.
    Amber Scruton, B.M.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    School-Age, Social Emotional Development, Supervision, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
  • Denee Sheffield, M.S.
    Denee Sheffield, M.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Infant & Toddler Development, Social & Emotional Learning, Language & Communication, Behavior Guidance & Management, Early Literacy Development, and Learning Environments
  • Sarah Skiles, MA, SLP, M.S.Ed.
    Sarah Skiles, MA, SLP, M.S.Ed.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Creating a language-rich early childhood environment, Using visuals to support young learners, Incorporating music in the learning environment, Supporting young learners through universal design for learning principles, Developmentally appropriate practice, Supporting social & emotional development
  • Hannah Sorrels
    Hannah Sorrels
    Student Marketing Assistant
  • Andrea Sorrels, M.S., MSE
    Andrea Sorrels, M.S., MSE
    Engagement & Well-being Coordinator
    Areas of Interest
    Mental Health, Social Emotional Learning, Developmental Appropriate Practices, Leadership, Inclusive Practices
  • Vicki Sutton, M.Ed.
    Vicki Sutton, M.Ed.
    Online Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator
  • Caroline Teter, M.Ed.
    Caroline Teter, M.Ed.
    Online Curriculum Development Specialist
  • Jamie Tyler, CFLE, B.S.
    Jamie Tyler, CFLE, B.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    School-age, Risky Play, Family Engagement, Supervision, Social Emotional Development
  • Rebecca Vitelli
    Rebecca Vitelli
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Family Engagement & Coaching, Behavior & Positive Guidance, and Visual Supports & Structured Teaching
  • Heather M. Waterfield, M.S.Ed.
    Heather M. Waterfield, M.S.Ed.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Infant & Toddler Development, Social & Emotional Learning, Language & Communication, Behavior Guidance & Management, Early Literacy Development, and Learning Environments. Trauma Informed Care, Large Movement Skills Outdoor Environments
  • Brooke Weigel, M.S.
    Brooke Weigel, M.S.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Preschool, CDA, Environments, Play-Based Learning, KELS
  • Stephanie Wiggins, Ph.D., CFLE, IMH-E
    Stephanie Wiggins, Ph.D., CFLE, IMH-E
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Positive Guidance, Environmental Supports, Intentional Planning, and Policy Development
  • Kanchana Wijekoon, M.S., M.Ed.
    Kanchana Wijekoon, M.S., M.Ed.
    Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Preschool, Challenging Behavior, Nature Based Learning, Play Based Learning, CDA (Preschool), Music and movement, Naptime, Menu planning
  • Tara Witthuhn, B.S.
    Tara Witthuhn, B.S.
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Program Management, Learning Environments, Nutrition, Family Child Care, Health and Safety
  • Jenny Wright
    Jenny Wright
    Infant-Toddler Professional Development Specialist
    Areas of Interest
    Early Childhood Mental Health, Adult Mental Health and Well-Being, Learning Environments, Parent/Family Engagement