2019 Early Educators Leadership Conference Program

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Welcome to the 2019 Early Educators Leadership
Conference in historic Stone Mountain!
In his iconic I Have a Dream speech, Martin Luther King, Jr.
referenced Stone Mountain when he proclaimed,
“as I say to you today my friends, let freedom ring….
let freedom ring from Stone Mountain, Georgia.”
As early childhood educators – and as leaders for children
and families – we each have dreams. So, it is with this sense
of mission that our entire on-site team is here to support
you as you “Accelerate Your Leadership.” We intend that this
all-inclusive retreat in Stone Mountain will inspire Sankofa
reflection moments and insights that allow you to learn from
the past, while moving forward towards the future! We invite
you to recharge, reflect, and renew your commitment to both
your personal growth and your work in our profession.
We have the privilege of working in a dynamic era of change in the early childhood
education field. That’s why our four session themes are centered around bold topics that
provide you the opportunity to dream, have your voice heard and act on ideas that you can
take back to your community! As changemakers, we ask:
How can we Be the Change that we want to see?
What is our Dream and Vision for the Workforce?
Where are we Charting Unfamiliar Waters?
Why must we continue Serving the Whole Child?
Over the next three days, listen to the speakers, share your experiences, engage with your
fellow leaders and chart your individual acceleration plan. Accept the challenge to think
differently. Take advantage of the lovely Stone Mountain Park to accelerate your thinking
during our daily morning wellness sessions that include morning trail walks/runs. Then,
consider action that you might take once you return to your home setting.
The Council team and I are humbled to work and stand with you and support the
important work we all do in the early childhood education field.
It is with much gratitude that we once again welcome you to this year’s EELC conference.
I look forward to being with you as part of our amazing networking, learning, and
powerhouse event.
Sincerely,
Valora Washington, Ph.D.
Chief Executive Officer
Council for Professional Recognition
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COUNCIL FOR
PROFESSIONAL
RECOGNITION
is a non-profit leader
in the early care and
education arena with
more than 30 years
as an established
credentialing
organization, awarding
its Child Development
Associate®
(CDA)
Credential™ to more
than 425,000 early
childhood educators.
The CDA®
uses a specific
set of time-tested,
research-based tools
that adhere to a set of
standards to determine
early childhood teacher
competency.
THE CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATE®
(CDA) CREDENTIAL™
In keeping with the goal to meet the
growing need for qualified early child care
and education staff, the Council assesses
and credentials educators and caregivers.
This is done through the Child Development
Associate®
(CDA) Credentialing Program.
The Council recognizes and credentials
professionals who work in all types of early
care and education programs—Head Start,
pre-K, infant-toddler, family child care and
home visitor. The Council sets policies and
procedures for assessment and credentialing,
publishes the Competency Standards and
other materials used for CDA®
credentialing,
and administers the assessment.
About the Council
MISSION
The Council for Professional Recognition
promotes improved performance and
recognition of professionals in the early
childhood education of children ages 0
to 5 years old.
VISION
The Council works to ensure that all
professional early childhood educators
and caregivers meet the developmental,
emotional and educational needs of our
youngest children.
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About the
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Concurrent Session Themes��2
Conference Scope Goals��4
Join the Conversation��5
On-Site Conference Team��6
Acknowledgments��7
Conference At-a-Glance��8
Health Wellness Program��10
Conference Sessions Events�� 12
Keynote Speakers
and Presenters�� 34
Explore the
Resort��46
Atlanta Evergreen Marriott
Conference Resort��46
Attractions�� 47
Resort Map��48
Post Conference
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Certificate of
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About the
Conference
The theme of the 2019 Early Educators Leadership
Conference (EELC) is Accelerate Your Leadership.
The conference focus is to bring relevant, critical, thought-
provoking topics to the forefront for discussion and action.
It also offers conference attendees a unique and dynamic
professional experience that results in:
»» Valuable professional networks
»» Usable skills and strengthened knowledge
»» Wellness and reflection
»» An elevated voice that will empower the early childhood
educator to become change agents and effective leaders
Our goal every year is to bring together bright minds to
build competent capacity driven strategies that foster
learning and inspiration, and ultimately provoke meaningful
conversations.
EELC is a national event that supports a broader vision to
advance and unify the early childhood education workforce,
inspire early childhood educators, elevate educational
leaders, and foster professional development.
Concurrent
Session Themes
BE THE CHANGE: AGENTS FOR
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Participants will explore theIr ability to practice, research,
teach, manage, engage in professional associations and foster
community relations as change agents and effective leaders
in early childhood education. These sessions also include
insights and skills that enable participants to construct
complex systems of relationships within their organizational
environment, and lead multi-professional teams to transform
today’s and the next generation of leaders.
A DREAM AND A VISION FOR
THE WORKFORCE: EMBARKING
ON INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
Participants will explore how early educators and
organizations can prepare themselves for change to
implement new programs, ideas and technology, while
remaining socially conscious around issues of diversity,
equity and inclusion. The new rules of power and influence
rely less on traditional command-and-control models and
more on knowing the essential insights, frameworks, and
tools needed to leverage your influence and drive outcomes.
Explore how to uniquely combine cutting-edge science with
compelling interactive learning, that will equip you with the
techniques and frameworks to drive success.
COMPLETING THE CIRCLE:
SERVING THE WHOLE CHILD
Participants will explore the impact of early childhood
trauma, the breeding of preschool to prison pipeline and
obesity in children as it pertains to children birth to 5 years
old. These sessions will address effective training methods
for ECE teachers and communities to provide care for
young children affected by trauma, poor nutrition and lack
of exercise, and how these factors impact learning.
These sessions will also address how to inspire and build the
next generation of early childhood educators. Participants
will explore the impact High School Career and Technical
Education (CTE) Programs have on state career lattices, as
well as funding strategies for states, schools and students.
CHARTING UNFAMILIAR WATERS:
THE GLOBAL LANGUAGES OF LEARNING
Participants will have an opportunity to discover and learn
about early education in non-traditional settings and
global environments. They will be able to gain a different
perspective from the lens of children, youth and families
living and growing up in these complex eco-systems.
At this critical stage of the early learner, listen to what
innovative practices are being utilized to support one of
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Conference Scope
The 2019 Early Educators Leadership Conference will offer early childhood
education professionals a unique and dynamic professional experience that
results in renewed networks, usable skills and strengthened knowledge.
Our conference sessions are designed to:
»» SHARE perspectives on complex, ecosystems our schools and the early
education profession face, and ask, what must be changed?
»» PROVIDE models and strategies to learn and evaluate elements that will
enable innovation and implementation of supported practices with an
inclusive approach.
»» HIGHLIGHT methods for building inclusive, equitable and diverse
communities of practice and engagement for children and families.
»» SHOWCASE achievements of various approaches and programing efforts as
an opportunity to share proven results for closing the achievement gap of
underserved communities and supporting early educators.
Our conference will include a series of concurrent sessions, general sessions and
events, all designed to build competency, capacity and career pathways for the
early childhood professional.
Conference Goals
We hope you enjoy the experience and are able to:
»» PARTICIPATE in a national professional development community of practice
to develop collaborative relationships with other early care and education
leaders to promote excellence through a focus on competency.
»» LEARN about frameworks that you can use to be a more effective leader.
»» IDENTIFY cross-sector strategies to strengthen professional development
systems.
»» COME TOGETHER with people from other states and countries to create a
shared professional identity and vision.
Space has been reserved for you based on the sessions you selected during
registration. If you have questions, our conference team is here to help you.
Join the
Conversation
To further enjoy all the conference perks, we
highly recommend all attendees download
Yapp on your mobile device or tablet. Yapp is
the official conference application for the 2019
Early Educators Leadership Conference.
In Yapp, you will be able to:
»» NAVIGATE the conference schedule
»» GAIN details about sessions and presenters
»» ENGAGE with other attendees on Twitter
and much more!
DOWNLOAD AND EXPLORE:
https://my.yapp.us/EELC2019
TWEET, POST AND SHARE
CONFERENCE HASHTAG
#EELC2019
Join us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram and be a part of the leadership
community with conference information, live updates, and messages. Simply
tweet, post, or upload your photos about early childhood best practices, sessions,
and people you have encountered using the hashtag #EELC2019. Be sure to visit
and bookmark the Council’s social media accounts @cdacouncil to enhance your
conference value before and during the conference!
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AcknowledgmentsOn-site
Conference Team
PHOTOGRAPHER
James Hicks
Dexter
Taylor
Manager,
Research
Katorra
Enoch-
Longshore
Manager,
International
Relations
Larissa
Norris
Manager,
External
Specialist
Engagement
Chonda
Walden
Manager,
External
Specialists
Engagement
Ron
Pukacz
Manager,
Organizational
Relations
Vilma
Williams
Senior Manager,
Multilingual
and Special
Programs
Adriane
Alfred
Conference
Consultant
GUEST ARTISTS
Welcome Reception:
Kollaboration Band
Georgia on My Mind Dance Party:
DJ Esmuve playing the best of dance music
Nikki Diamond Simone as Gladys Knight
Brittany N. Sullivan, Mobile Dance Alliance
COUNCIL STAFF
Valora
Washington,
Ph.D.
Chief Executive
Officer
Abena
Ocran-
Jackson
Director
of Council
Programs
Tre
Maxie
Director,
External
Engagement
LUXE TRAVEL EVENT CO.
GOLD SILVER
PROGRAM
BOOKLET
AUDIO/
VISUAL
CONFERENCE
BAG
WELCOME
GIFT
ADS
INSERTS
WELLNESS
BREAK
ATTENDEE
SCHOLARSHIP
Otera
Cuhna
Designer
Manager,
Digital Printed
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CONCURRENT
SESSIONS

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EELC At-a-Glance EELC At-a-Glance
TUESDAY, OCT 8, 2019
WEDNESDAY, OCT 9, 2019
THURSDAY, OCT 10, 2019
FRIDAY, OCT 11, 2019
8:00am – 6:00pm
Conference Check-In | Location: Hotel Main Lobby
9:00am – 5:30pm
CDA PD Specialist Symposium™ sponsored by
ChildCare Education Institute | Location: Audubon
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Welcome Reception Buffet | Location: Resort Deck
9:00am – 11:00am
Closing General Session and Awards Breakfast |
Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom
6:30am – 8:15am
Breakfast | Location: Waterside Restaurant
6:30am – 7:00am
Health Wellness: Trail Walk/Run |
Location: Resort Deck
7:15am – 7:45am
Health Wellness: Self Care with JuNene K |
Location: Birch
8:00am – 5:00pm
Conference Check-In | Location: Prefunction 6
8:30am – 10:00am
Opening General Session sponsored by Teachstone
Location: Summit/Audubon
10:00am – 10:30am
Power Wellness Break: Zen 101 sponsored by
Black Child Development Institute and Chicago
Zoological Society | Location: Prefunction 6
10:30am – 12:00pm: Concurrent Sessions
BE THE CHANGE: AGENTS FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
sponsored by Bank of America
Shifts Happen As We Reframe
Location: Woodland/Lake
A DREAM AND A VISION FOR THE WORKFORCE:
EMBARKING ON INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
Let’s Not Forget Our Boys: Prioritizing Differentiated
Learning | Location: Dogwood
COMPLETING THE CIRCLE: SERVING THE WHOLE CHILD
One Child: Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Illness
in Young Children | Location: Cherry
CHARTING UNFAMILIAR WATERS: THE GLOBAL LANGUAGES
OF LEARNING sponsored by Badr University Cairo
The Introduction of the CDA® Credential and PDS
Certification in Egypt | Location: Rhododendron
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Lunch | Location: Waterside Restaurant
1:30pm – 2:30pm
Council Chat: Innovative Creative Ideas sponsored
by Learning Care Group | Location: Summit/Audubon
2:30pm – 3:00pm
Energy Wellness Break: Walking Meditation
sponsored by Black Child Development Institute and
Chicago Zoological Society | Location: Prefunction 6
After 5:30pm
Evening on Own | Dinner Available until 10:00pm @
Waterside Restaurant
3:00pm – 4:30pm: Concurrent Sessions
Coaching from the Leaders Lense: What It Means and
Why You Need To Know! | Location: Woodland/Lake
One Language is Never Enough: Enhanced CDA®
Training Through Community Collaboration
sponsored by NAEYC | Location: Dogwood
The Importance of Cultural Relativism and Social-
Identity In Early Learning Programs | Location: Cherry
6:30am – 8:30am
Breakfast | Location: Waterside Restaurant
7:00am – 7:30am
Health Wellness: Trail Walk/Run sponsored by
Pearson Vue | Location: Resort Deck
7:45am – 8:15am
Health Wellness: Self Care with JuNene K
sponsored by Pearson Vue | Location: Birch
8:00am – 12:00pm
Conference Check-In | Location: Prefunction 6
8:45am – 10:00am
General Session: Ready or Not, 12 Years Later |
10:00am – 10:30am
Power Wellness Break: Quench Your Thirst!
sponsored by Kaplan | Location: Prefunction 6
10:30am – 12:00pm: Concurrent Sessions
Yes You Can Have a Powerful Impact on Employee
Retention | Location: Woodland/Lake
High School CTE Programs - Preparing Future Early
Childhood Educators | Location: Dogwood
Trauma Informed Care in the Early Childhood
Setting: Why is This Something to Consider in Your
Community? | Location: Cherry
Imagine That! | Location: Rhododendron
12:00pm – 1:15pm
Lunch Learn sponsored by ChinaWise |
Location: Waterside Restaurant
1:30pm – 3:00pm
General Session: Shared Solutions to An Old
Problem | Location: Summit/Audubon
3:00pm – 3:15pm
Energy Wellness Break: It’s A Quickie sponsored
by Kaplan | Location: Prefunction 6
8:00pm – 10:30pm
Georgia on My Mind Dance Party sponsored by
ProSolutions | Location: Evergreen Pavilion
3:15pm – 4:30pm: Concurrent Sessions
Forward Thinking: The Role of Leadership in
Changing the Landscape of Early Childhood |
Location: Woodland/Lake
Responsible Transformation of the Early Learning
Workforce | Location: Dogwood
Ready Schools: Engaging Bi-Lingual Teachers,
Families and Children | Location: Cherry
Nature Play in the Life of the City |
Location: Rhododendron
Day 2
Day 1 Day 3
Day 4
4:45pm – 5:30pm
All Things Council | Location: Rhododendron
5:30pm – 8:00pm
Dinner | Location: Waterside Restaurant
7:00am – 7:30am
Health Wellness: Trail Walk/Run |
7:45am – 8:15am
Health Wellness: Self Care with JuNene K |
Location: Birch

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Health Wellness
Program
Our boutique “retreat” style conference is
unique in many ways. This year we have
designed a holistic approach to strengthening
your ability to serve our youngest by offering a
series of wellness activities to introduce, support
and build awareness around the importance of
self-care. We encourage all attendees to join us for
these important sessions that are all about you!
MORNING ACTIVITIES
Trail Walk
Lace up those shoes because we are hitting
the trails! Let’s take advantage of the healing
power of nature, walking and group motivation
to get you started. Choose your own pace as we
energize our bodies for a day of learning.
»» WEDNESDAY, 10/9 @ 6:30AM
»» THURSDAY, 10/10 @ 7:00AM
»» FRIDAY, 10/11 @ 7:00AM
Self-Care with JuNene K.
JuNene K. is founder of Perpetual Motion Studios
and a Social-Emotional/Creative Movement
Specialist and Certified Life Coach with a passion
to teach emotional control and resilience as the
basis of all problem solving. Join her for engaging
sessions.
»» WEDNESDAY, 10/9 @ 7:15AM
»» THURSDAY, 10/10 @ 7:45AM
»» FRIDAY, 10/11 @ 7:45AM
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WELLNESS BREAKS
Wednesday, 10/9
10:00am – 10:30am: Zen 101
Flavored water, aromatherapy and soothing music
that energizes. Join us for a moment that will
transform your mood.
2:45pm – 3:00pm: Walking Meditation
Take a break with walking meditation to help you
relax, renew and rejuvenate.
Thursday, 10/10
10:00am – 10:30am: Quench Your Thirst!
Knowledge is power! Join our power and wellness
break to enjoy an infused beverage and book
signing with Dr. Washington.
3:00pm – 3:15pm: It’s a Quickie!
Strike a pose and inhale! Intuitive yoga moves that
can be done while standing, sitting or anytime.
Treats and tea parings for energy.

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8:00am - 6:00pm
Conference Check-In
Location: Hotel Main Lobby
Check-in to receive your conference program book, badge and concurrent sessions!
Our team is here to assist in making your experience at the conference easy to navigate.
Checked in? Explore Stone Mountain! Get details about this year’s conference venue and
local must-sees on page 46. Visit the Evergreen Marriott Resort Conference Center’s full
service on-site concierge desk for local entertainment and transportation assistance.
When you check-into the hotel, you will receive a special gift sponsored by Frog Street.
9:00am - 12:00pm
CDA PD Specialist™ Symposium (Morning Program)
sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute
Presenters: Chonda Walden, Larissa Norris Abena Ocran-Jackson | Location: Audubon
The CDA PD Specialist™ Symposium is a value added session at the Early Educators
Leadership Conference for approved CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialists
with an active endorsement number.
9:00am - 9:05am: Welcome
9:05am - 9:20am: The Latest and the Greatest – Council updates
»» YourCouncil
»» The CDA PD Specialist™ Online Toolkit
»» Changemakers Leadership Certificate
»» CDA Gold StandardSM
Updates
9:20am - 10:20am: Ethics Conflicts of Interest
10:20am - 10:30am: Break
10:30am - 12:00pm: CDA PD Specialist™ Coaching
12:00pm - 1:00pm
CDA PD Specialist Symposium™: Networking Group Lunch
Day 1: TUESDAY, OCT 8
Imagine
How Far
You Will Go
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8
Conference Sessions Events

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1:00pm - 5:30pm
CDA PD Specialist Symposium™ (Afternoon Program)
sponsored by ChildCare Education Institute
Presenters: Chonda Walden, Larissa Norris Dexter Taylor | Location: Audubon
1:00pm - 2:00pm: CDA PD Specialist™ Solution Driven Decisions
2:00pm - 3:15pm: National Thought-Leader Focus Group
3:15pm - 3:25pm: Break
3:25pm - 5:30pm: Focus Group (Continued)
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Welcome Reception Buffet
The Council for Professional Recognition would like to welcome you to the Early
Educators Leadership Conference with our Welcome Reception Buffet. Our
sumptuous Southern style reception includes some of Georgia’s favorite dishes! Open
bar from 6:30pm-7:30pm and cash bar from 7:30pm - 8:30pm.
MUSIC by Kollaboration Live!
Day 1: TUESDAY, OCT 8 YOU'VE GOT GOALS.
We can help you achieve them.
WE OFFER THE ONLY CDA PROGRAMS POWERED BY CLASS®
The CDA with CLASS® offers:
• Infant/Toddler or Pre-K age levels
• Three 8-week courses
• 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
• Integration of CLASS strategies
• Helpful and accessible course facilitators
PROUD SPONSOR OF THE 2019 EELC
Learn more:
cdawithclass.com
YOU'VE GOT GOALS.
We can help you achieve them.
WE OFFER THE ONLY CDA PROGRAMS POWERED BY CLASS®
The CDA with CLASS® offers:
• Infant/Toddler or Pre-K age levels
• Three 8-week courses
• 12 hours of Continuing Education Credits (CEUs)
• Integration of CLASS strategies
• Helpful and accessible course facilitators
PROUD SPONSOR OF THE 2019 EELC
Learn more:
cdawithclass.com

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Rev Up
Your Skills
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9
6:30am - 8:15am
Breakfast Available
6:30am - 7:00am
Health Wellness: Trail/Walk Run
Sponsored by Pearson Vue
This year’s conference includes a Health Wellness Series that will help you focus on
self care! Form your own walk or run group. Meet up on the Resort Deck and follow the
trail for an invigorating walk or run.
Affirmation: I love and care for my body and it cares for me.
7:15am - 7:45am
Health Wellness: Self Care Session (Master Your Mind)
Presenter(s): JuNene K. | Location: Birch
Self care starts with a choice to actually take care of yourself. That choice begins in your
mind. From choosing what to think about, what to let go of, what to allow inside and
what to hold on to, your mind is powerful. Learn to use it wisely.
We will Identify affirmations that allow us to master the mind, the first step in self care.
8:00am - 5:00pm
Conference Check-In
Location: Prefunction 6
Day 2: WEDNESDAY, OCT 9

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8:30am - 10:00am
Opening General Session: Accelerating Your Leadership
Sponsored by Teachstone
Keynote: Judy Jablon | Location: Summit/Audubon
Join us as we kick off the 2019 Early Educator Leadership Conference with keynote
speaker Judy Jablon, founder and executive director of Leading for Children. With
more than thirty-five years of experience in the early childhood education field, Judy
encourages educators across the country to draw on their own wisdom to have more
meaningful interactions and opportunities for learning.
10:00am - 10:30am
Power Wellness Break: Zen 101
Sponsored by Black Child Development Institute Chicago Zoological Society
Flavored water, aromatherapy and soothing music that energizes. Join us for a moment
that will transform your mood.
Affirmation: I am calm and at peace.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Shifts Happens As We Reframe
Presenter: Mary E. Farrelly | Location: Woodland/Lakewood
Our thoughts create our reality and actions that we choose. As we learn to use The
Reframe Game, we change our view of what we see. Shifts in our thinking occur as we
reframe the thoughts we have running through our minds on a daily basis. The cognitive
tool is about becoming aware of what we are thinking or saying to ourselves - our inner
dialogue. Words have power and energy. Your thoughts and words affect your mind, your
body and your spirit and thereby affect others around you. Take this technique, apply it
to your own life, and teach it to those around you and you will shift.
10:30am - 12:00pm (continued)
A DREAM AND A VISION FOR THE WORKFORCE: EMBARKING ON INNOVATIVE PRACTICES
Let’s Not Forget Our Boys: Prioritizing Differentiated Learning
Presenters: Nathan Hollis II Nydia L. Palomino | Location: Dogwood
In line with the very significant #MeToo movement and similar initiatives, there has
been a continued focus to build the social emotional toolkit of young girls in our school
system in an effort to empower them and defy self-limiting mindsets. However, much
of the culture in our American society will only improve once boys and men understand
their roles in demonstrating personal responsibility, sustaining healthy relationships and
committing to an empathetic and productive society. As educators, it is imperative we
are clear about the nature of development for boys and identify productive methods for
engaging and encouraging them.
One Child: Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Illness in Young Children
Presenter: Debra Pierce | Location: Cherry
Studies tell us that mental illness in young children can begin early, but it is often not
diagnosed for years. Statistics about young children from the National Institute of
Mental Health (NIMH) are staggering and illustrate how important it is to address this
issue. As administrators, program directors and early educators, we need to be aware of
the subtle indicators that are too often misinterpreted or ignored. Paying attention to
specific behaviors, body language and reactions to environmental stimuli during daily
interactions can give us opportunities to initiate early intervention.
CHARTING UNFAMILIAR WATERS: THE GLOBAL LANGUAGES OF LEARNING
Sponsored by Badr University Cairo
The Introduction of the CDA® Credential and PDS Certification
in Egypt
Presenter: Muriel Baskerville, Nevin El Sharkawi Antoinette Ashong |
Location: Rhododendron
In this session, the presenters will provide the process and progress of the partnership
of Badr University Cairo (BUC) and the Council for Professional Recognition in bringing
the CDA® and PDSs to Egypt specifically, and expanding into Ghana. Challenges are
discussed and ways in which they were addressed will be defined. Emphasis will be
placed on strategies for identifying members of the local community as potential
partners. Directions and suggestions will be offered on developing strategies for the
introduction and implementation of a pilot program in countries in sub-Saharan Africa
and the MENA region. Question and answer session to follow.

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12:00pm - 1:15pm
Lunch
Refuel for the afternoon with colleagues and friends.
1:30pm - 2:30pm
Council Chat: Innovative Creative Ideas
Sponsored by Learning Care Group
This session is our signature event, designed to inspire, energize and to allow you to
expand your thoughts with ideas from a host of presenters.
Instilling the Way of Personal Balance in Our Early Educators | Presenter: James Farrelly
(1) To be able to identify what harmonious change looks like. (2) To build access to
sustainable energy flows despite any pitfalls that come your way. (3) To develop an
environment that promotes a mentality where everyone is key to the change.
Check Your Emotional Space | Presenter: JuNene K.
Understanding what your emotional triggers are is the first step to becoming
emotionally stable. When your brain perceives that someone is trying to take away
something that makes you special (this is viewed as a threat), your emotions are
triggered and you react with fear or anger. Both fear and anger have a bark that is
bigger than their bite.
The Empowered Educator: Step Outside of Your Mind Matrix | Presenter: Ron Shuali, M.Ed.
(1) Participants create systems and procedures to keep them focused and committed to
their true goals while taking power away from their sabotaging voice. (2) Participants
connect the negative impact of their own expectations and learn how to take action
to change the outcome. (3) Participants can choose to leave all negativity outside the
school and enter ready to create excitement and educate.
See next page for additional chat presenters
Council Chat: Innovative Creative Ideas (continued)
Sponsored by Learning Care Group
Don’t Give Up On Your Dreams | Presenter: Keisha McClendon
Keisha will share her story to of inspiration, hope and determination as she weave
through a journey of becoming the educator she is today.
Creating Moments that Matter for Early Educators | Presenter: Judy Fimiani
Let’s explore the moments that matter on an early educator’s journey as they search
for a position, join a new team and navigate their professional development pathway.
You will learn how to identify and enhance these moments that are critical to an early
educator’s successful orientation and development.
2:30pm - 3:00pm
Energy Wellness Break: Walking Meditation
Sponsored by Black Child Development Institute Chicago Zoological Society
Step outside for a breath of fresh air and calm during walking meditation.
Affirmation: I have abundant energy, vitality and well-being.
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Coaching from the Leaders Lense: What it Means and Why You Need
to Know!
Presenters: Christine Belinda, Roxie Nestlerode Carla Rogg | Location: Woodland/Lakewood
The field of ECE continually looks to support program improvement efforts and is
turning to coaching to encourage relationship-based professional learning. Research
has shown that focused instructional coaching, coupled with professional development,
leads to effective practices for educators that can positively improve outcomes for
children. What is coaching and how is it different from other roles leaders hold and are
responsible for? What do leaders and trainers need to know and do to support optimal
coaching? Participants will uncover insightful coaching strategies that build quality
professional development and ensure an educational culture that fosters best practices
to maximize learning.

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3:00pm - 4:30pm (continued)
One Language is Never Enough: Enhanced CDA® Training Through
Community Collaboration
Sponsored by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Presenters: Linda Grant, Clara Herrera, Susan McKoy Roberta Malvaneda |
Location: Dogwood
Through a participatory decision-making process, funded by the Kellogg Foundation
and the state of Georgia, enhanced CDA® training (ECDA) classes were offered to non-
English speaking women with Somalian and Arabic simultaneous translation, as well
as an additional class taught in Spanish. The project included coaches who spoke the
home languages of the students and were members of their communities. Students
were supported through the process of CDA® testing and finding employment in
ECE. Advocates, administrators and community organizers will gain new insight to
implement similar ideas.
The Importance of Cultural Relativism and Social-Identity in
Early Learning Programs
Presenters: Jocelyn Jones, Michelle Holmes, Jamila Harris Angela Givens |
Location: Cherry
Early childhood professionals will have an in-depth understanding of cultural relativism
and self-identity theory. Understanding the significance and applying these two theories
in early childhood settings, educators will have a more culturally sensitive perspective
about children and their families. Early childhood professionals also will learn how to
create identity-safe learning environments. This proposal will expound on the importance
of cultural relativism, the self–identity theory, and help explain and pinpoint major ways to
create identity-safe classrooms for positive social-emotional development in children.
5:30pm
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10
6:30am - 8:30am
Breakfast Available
7:00am - 7:30am
7:45am - 8:15am
Health Wellness: Self Care Session (Be One with Your Body)
Presenter: JuNene K. | Location: Birch
Our bodies come in all shapes and sizes. No matter what shape or size your body
is, learn to love the skin you are in. Energize your body with music combined with
affirmations from Master Your Mind.
We will move purposefully to music while affirming ourselves, the second step in self care.
8:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Check-In
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8:45am - 10:00am
General Session: Ready or Not, 12 Years Later
Keynote: Dr. Valora Washington | Location: Summit/Audubon
In 2007, “Ready or Not: Leadership Choices in Early Care and Education” posed six field-
defining questions that 12 years later still remain unanswered. In this dynamic session,
we will explore what has changed over the past 12 years, what hasn’t changed, and what
our field should be doing to address ECE’s field-defining questions.
10:00am - 10:30am
Power Wellness Break: Quench Your Thirst!
Sponsored by Kaplan
Knowledge is power! Join our power and wellness break to enjoy an infused beverage
and book signing with Dr. Washington.
Affirmation: Every day, in every way, I am becoming better and better.
10:30am - 12:00pm
Yes You Can Have A Powerful Impact on Employee Retention
Presenter: Carla S. Rogg | Location: Woodland/Lakewood
Is employee turnover giving you a headache? More than an inconvenience, it’s an ECE
crisis that hinders the development of kids in our care. As a leader, you might feel
powerless, but there is so much you can do in your role to positively impact employee
retention — more than you might realize! In this hands-on session, learn concrete steps
that make a difference without requiring big spending. We will explore effective ways
to onboard new employees, meet employees’ growth needs through training and
professional development, and create the type of environment in which everyone wants
to come to work every day.
10:30am - 12:00pm (continued)
High School CTE Programs – Preparing Future Early Childhood
Educators
Presenters: Monquelle Shamburger, Emily West Dr. Bisa Lewis | Location: Dogwood
The panelists will address how they are inspiring and building the next generation of
early childhood educators. They will provide information and explore the impact of
the National CDA® in the framework of High School CTE Programs with participating
Colleges/Universities. The panel will also address funding strategies for states, schools,
students and career lattices.
Trauma Informed Care In the Early Childhood Setting: Why Is This
Something to Consider In Your Community?
Presenter: Melissa Williamson | Location: Cherry
This session will highlight the meaning of a trauma-informed early childhood setting,
and its importance to the future of our nation. According to the Trauma Informed Project
(2017), “Trauma Informed Care is an organizational structure and treatment framework
that involved understanding, recognizing and responding to the effects of all types of
trauma.” Some major risk factors of trauma include poverty, recurrent physical and/or
emotional abuse, neglect, parental depression and family violence. Come and discover
how trauma is being addressed in on community.
Imagine That!
Presenter: Daphne Brown | Location: Rhododendron
Families today are faced with so many challenges that make educating their young
children not as much of a priority as it should be. As a result, families place the
importance of early learning and experiences on the backburner, or as an option to
revisit later. In fact, those teachable moments and experiences are never revisited and
soon, that critical time of an early learner, birth to five, has passed. Imagine That! is an
interactive session designed to place the practitioner in the shoes of the family or early
learner by creating scenarios and hypothetical situations.

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12:00pm - 1:15pm
Lunch Learn
sponsored by ChinaWise
Learn more about ChinaWise programs and opportunities.
1:30pm - 3:00pm
General Session: Shared Solutions to An Old Problem
Moderator: Bisa Lewis | Presenters: Laura Newman, Charlotte Pelz Gina Tek |
Panelists will reflect on a variety of topics using a systems approach to pinpoint new
solutions to the ongoing challenges of the ECE profession. Panelist will provide systemic
examples of proven strategies, employed to drive change and transform the profession.
3:00pm - 3:15pm
Energy Wellness Break: It’s A Quickie!
Sponsored by Kaplan
Sometimes there is no time. This mini energy and wellness break will feature sample
energizing tonics and yoga moves to give you energy.
Affirmation: I am focused and motivated.
Day 3: THURSDAY, OCT 10 Day 3: THURSDAY, OCT 10
3:15pm - 4:30pm
Forward Thinking: The Role of Leadership in Changing the
Landscape of Early Childhood
Presenter: Jill Bella | Location: Woodland/Lakewood
A look at past and present workforce conditions reveals the time is now to move the
needle beyond mediocracy. Early childhood practitioners often underestimate their
ability to impact the field of early care and education. Yet, individual and collective
action can be a powerful force for improving the standards of today. Equipping ourselves
and emerging leaders to move the field forward involves reframing our thoughts on
leadership. Learn what research indicates about how to harness your passion about
workforce issues and become an advocate for change.
Responsible Transformation of the Early Learning Workforce
Presenter: Danielle Adamson | Location: Dogwood
Every day, nearly 2 million early educators work with young children in early learning
centers and family childcare homes nationwide. Primarily comprised of women, the
early learning workforce is more racially, culturally and linguistically diverse than
K-12. With 94 percent of our scholars being women of color, the National Black Child
Development Institute’s T.E.A.C.H. D.C. Early Childhood® Scholarship Program offers
an innovative approach to systematically improving the education, compensation
and retention of the early learning workforce. The group provides college scholarships
while increasing access to high-quality early care and education for infants, toddlers,
preschoolers and families in the District of Columbia.
READY Schools: Engaging Bi-Lingual Teachers, Families and Children
Presenters: Clara Herrera Roberta Malavenda | Location: Cherry
Learning Objectives:
1. Participants will have information about strategies to provide a free, part-day early learning
program for 3- to 4-year-old immigrant and refugee children, in their communities; with
bilingual, CDA® credentialed teachers, in partnership with early learning centers.
2. Participants will be able to assess whether the READY School program is a possibility
for their community.
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3:15pm - 4:30pm (continued)
Nature Play in the Life of the City
Presenters: David Becker Marilyn Brink | Location: Rhododendron
We live in an increasingly urbanized world with a majority of children, youth and
their families living and growing up in cities. This interactive workshop introduces
competencies and practices for increasing opportunities for nature play and exploration
within urban ecosystems. Revelatory, real-world case examples will showcase these
principles at work, demonstrating ways in which collaborative partnerships can support
nature play within marginalized neighborhoods.
4:45pm - 5:30pm
Special Session: All Things Council
Presenters: Abena Ocran-Jackosn, Chonda Walden, Katorra Enoch-Longshore,
Ron Pukacz, Tre Maxie Vilma Williams | Location: Rhododendron
Join the Council for Professional Recognition team for a session to help you navigate,
understand and master all things Council. We will facilitate a series of brief information
sessions about the CDA® Credential, CDA Gold StandardSM
, CDA Professional
Development (PD) Specialists™, Partnerships and Multilingual Special Programs.
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Dinner
8:00pm - 10:30pm
Georgia On My Mind Dance Party Sponsored by ProSolutions
Location: Evergreen Pavilion
Georgia On My Mind! Our annual dance party is inspired by the talent, inspiration and
leaders of Georgia. Join us for a Peach Bellini or Peach Splash, dance challenges and line
dances to get the party started!
Guest artists from Georgia include:
• DJ Esmuve playing the best of Georgia Artist and Dance Music
• Nikki Diamond Simone as Gladys Knight - Both Georgia Greats!
• Brittany N. Sullivan of Mobile Dance Alliance bringing the latest dance challenges
and line dances.
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Finish Line
Together
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11
7:00am - 7:30am
7:45am - 8:15am
Health Wellness: Self Care Session (Settle Your Spirit)
Presenter: JuNene K. | Location: Birch
Gratitude is the attitude that will ultimately heal your spirit. When you learn to find
more things to be grateful for than complain about, more things to be grateful for will
appear in your life space. Self care for the spirit is different than self care for the mind.
This involves connecting to your higher self and recognizing you have a purpose for
being here.
We will tune into who we really are inside by using the power of breath and meditation
to settle our spirits, the third step in self care.
9:00am - 11:00am
Closing General Session and Awards Breakfast
Keynote: Milton J. Little, Jr. | Location: Cherry Blossom Ballroom
We will wrap us this year’s EELC Conference with a bang! Our invited Keynote Speaker
Milton Little will send us on our way with a charge to stand up to the work ahead of us in
the field of Early Education! Our annual CDA® Advocate Award will be presented to
Mr. Little for his outstanding work in the community.
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Keynote Speaker
Judy Jablon
Executive Director, Leading for Children
Judy Jablon has spent more than thirty-five years in early
childhood education beginning with her work as a classroom
teacher at the School for Children at the Bank Street College.
As she moved from direct work with children to work with pre-
service and in-service teachers as an adjunct instructor teaching curriculum
at Bank Street’s graduate school, she emphasized the importance of helping
teachers use their collective wisdom to support and extend learning in young
children.
As an early learning consultant, Judy has worked on a wide range of exciting
projects including co-authorship of Bank Street’s curriculum guide, Explorations,
and The Work Sampling System, a national early childhood performance
assessment. In addition, she is the author of many other publications and videos
including Powerful Interactions: How to Connect with Children to Extend Their
Learning and Coaching with Powerful Interactions: A Guide for Partnering
with Early Childhood Teachers. Through her writing, videos and professional
development experiences, Judy has empowered educators across the country
to draw on their own wisdom to have more meaningful interactions, build deep
learning relationships, create fertile educational environments and develop
opportunities for learning.
Judy acknowledges that even the most proactive and best intentioned educators
can be stymied by the ever-changing demands of the educational system.
Delivering extraordinary results for young children needs committed and
enlightened leadership at all levels. With this in mind, Judy founded Leading for
Children in 2016 to focus on changing the culture of early learning in ways that
emphasize leadership and optimism so that we can energize our educational
systems to develop the next generation of thinkers and leaders.
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Keynote Speaker
Valora Washington, Ph.D., CAE
CEO, Council for Professional Recognition
With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Valora Washington is
a recognized authority in early care and education. She has
conceptualized, led, facilitated and executed significant change
initiatives. Spanning higher education; local, state, and federal
government; organizational development; research; and advocacy, her efforts have
led to strategic changes for policy, programs, and practice in philanthropy, national
organizations and local initiatives. She was chosen in 2018 by Exchange magazine
as Doyens (the most respected or prominent person in a field).
Valora Washington, CEO of the Council for Professional Recognition, leads the
largest credentialing program (CDA®) for early educators in the USA. She is
certified as an Association Executive and a Credentialing Specialist. Valora co-
founded Voices for Michigan’s Children, the Early Childhood Funders Collaborative,
and the CAYL Institute (a leadership development program for practitioners). Valora
holds four honorary degrees and professional recognition from the Barr Fellowship;
Leadership Greater Washington; Boston AEYC; NAEYC Black Caucus; Cambridge
Resource and Referral; Center for Adoption Research; National Association of Black
Social Workers; United Way of Massachusetts Bay; and others. She was named
one of “25 Most Influential Working Mothers” by Working Mother magazine and
was chosen as one of “Ten Outstanding Young Women of America” from 62,000
nominations. She has held leadership roles with the Massachusetts Governor’s
School Readiness Commission; Voices for America’s Children; NAEYC; Black Caucus
of the Society for Research in Child Development; National Head Start Association
Commission on 2010; Boston Children’s Museum; and Wheelock College. Valora
has authored over 50 publications, including Children of 2010 and Children of
2020. Since coauthoring Ready or Not with Stacie, Valora has coauthored The New
Early Childhood Professional and Guiding Principles for the New Early Childhood
Professional. She formerly served as Vice President at Antioch College and the
Kellogg Foundation and as a tenured faculty member at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill.
GENERAL SESSION: READY OR NOT, 12 YEARS LATER

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Keynote Speaker
2019 CDA®
Advocate Awardee
Milton J. Little, Jr.
President/CEO, United Way of Greater Atlanta
Milton J. Little, Jr. became the first African-American president
of United Way of Greater Atlanta, the second-largest in the
national system, in July 2007. Altogether, Little has helped raise
more than half a billion dollars for local community needs and
priorities. Before joining United Way, he served as chief operating officer and
interim president and CEO of the National Urban League. He graduated magna
cum laude from Morehouse College with a B.A. in sociology and earned an M.A. in
urban sociology and social policy from Columbia University.
He is a member of many boards and advisory committees. Notable among them
are the Center for Assessment and Policy Development, chair of the Southern
Education Foundation, and as vice chair of the board of directors for Ways to
Work. He is a member of the Atlanta Mayoral Board of Service, 100 Black Men of
Atlanta, TechBridge Advisory Board, Siemer Institute for Family Stability Advisory
Council, Atlanta Choice Neighborhoods Governing Body, Junior League of Atlanta
Community Advisory Board, University of Georgia Advisory Board for the J.W.
Fanning Institute for Leadership Development, Atlanta Speech School Board of
Advisors, Woodruff Arts Center Board of Trustees, Central Atlanta Progress, the
Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Georgia’s Older Adults Cabinet, the Atlanta Early
Education Leadership Council, Hope Atlanta Advisory Council, Get Georgia Ready
Reading Cabinet, and Susan G. Komen of Greater Atlanta. In January 2018, he was
selected to serve on Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms’ Transition Team.
Little is a native New Yorker and has two sons: Milton and Taylor, and three
grandchildren: Joi, Miles and Langston.
CLOSING GENERAL SESSION
Special Remarks
OPENING GENERAL SESSION
Edward “Ted” Terry
Mayor of Clarkston, Georgia
Ted Terry currently serves as the Mayor of Clarkston, Georgia,
the most ethnically diverse square mile in America. Ted is the
youngest Mayor in Clarkston’s 135-year history. With more than
17 years of experience in public service, Ted is leading Clarkston’s
vision to become a more welcoming and compassionate community.
As Mayor, Ted has supported initiatives aimed at empowering resident
involvement and cross-sector collaboration, including the launch of an education
task force aimed at working with the Dekalb County Board of Education to
create innovative ideas and policy solutions for the Clarkston cluster of schools.
Under Ted’s leadership, Clarkston has become the first city in Georgia to raise the
minimum wage to $15/hr for city employees, make Election Day a holiday, and
decriminalize simple marijuana possession. Ted also helped enact the strictest
indoor smoking ordinance in the state, a public health measure to reduce second-
hand smoke related illness in Clarkston. He is currently working on innovative new
models around civilian led policing, tiny house developments and micro-farming,
as well as committing Clarkston to a goal of 100 percent clean energy by 2050.
In addition to his leadership as Mayor of Clarkston, Ted currently serves as the
State Director of the Georgia Chapter of the Sierra Club, is a member of the
Dekalb County Board of Health, and serves on the advisory board for the Global
Village Project, a special purpose middle school for refugee girls who have
experienced interruptions and gaps in their formal education.
Earlier in his career, Ted worked as a consultant for a wide array of nonprofits,
state representatives, state senators, mayors, county commissioners, school
board members and a U.S. Congressman. During his time as a consultant, Ted
helped raise millions of dollars for campaigns and causes with a focus on uniting
individuals and businesses behind a common goal of creating a better society.

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Scholarship
Recipients
Ruth Diaz
Teacher, Rolla Technical Institute/Center - Missouri
I have been in the Early Childhood field for 20 years. I have owned and
operated my own licensed group home for 18 years and have just recently
switched over to the high school and adult world. I started teaching for
East Central College three years ago and that expanded into the Career
and Technical Program that I am currently teaching at for Rolla Technical Institute/Center.
The current enrollment this year is 13 second year students, 24 first year students, and 6
college students. These students represent ten area schools. This program focuses on the
CDA® as the outcome and works during the first year towards the 120 hour instructional
requirement, and then throughout both years students gain field experience hours in local
preschool programs and childcare facilities. I love the early childhood field and all the
opportunities this new CTE program can give to area communities.
I currently reside in Steelville, MO with my husband and three of my kids who are all in high
school. I also have two children in college at MSU.
SPONSORED BY RASMUSSEN COLLEGE
SPONSORED BY HIPPY USA
Presenters
BISA LEWIS, PH.D.
ECE Instructor, Black Child
Development Institute (BCDI)
“Dr. Bisa”, recipient of a 2018
EELC Scholarship for High
School CTE Teachers, is
a published author and
diversely experienced education authority.
As ECE Instructor, President of Black Child
Development Institute (BCDI) – Atlanta, and
CEO of Ideal Early Learning Consultation and
Training, she plays many roles in advocating for
children.
CARLA S. ROGG, M.A.
Founder and President, Care
Solutions, Inc.
Carla S. Rogg, M.A., is founder
and President of Care
Solutions, Inc., a consulting
firm established in 1990 that
helps organizations in the public, non-profit and
private sectors improve program management
through technology and database systems
development, research and evaluation,
communication, and professional development
and training, that includes ProSolutions
Training.
CHARLOTTE PELZ
Vice President of Program
Consulting, Care Solutions, Inc.
As the Vice President of
Program Consulting at Care
Solutions, Inc. Charlotte
oversees the DECAL Scholars
Programs. Charlotte has over 15 years’
experience is supporting Early Childhood
Education through Child Care Resource and
Referral, the T.E.A.C.H. program, and DECAL
Scholars. Charlotte has her BA in Education
from Samford University.
ANGELA GIVENS
ECE Instructor, Black Child
Development Institute (BCDI)
Angela Givens is a native of
Jacksonville, Arkansas calling
Atlanta, GA her home.
Her experience includes teaching early
childhood for 20 years with managerial positions
in both corporate and private childcares in
Arkansas and Georgia. Angela holds a Bachelor’s
from Shorter University in Human Services
and currently working on her Master’s degree.
She is happily married with one daughter,
Rilee. Angela enjoys cooking, weightlifting, and
traveling.
CHONDA WALDEN
Manager of the External Specialist
Engagement
Chonda Walden is the manager
of the External Specialist
Engagement Department at
the Council for Professional
Recognition. In this role, Chonda is responsible
for the recruitment, engagement, and retention
of the Council’s external workforce which
consists of more than 8,000 early childhood
education experts who serve as Professional
Development and Gold Standard Specialists.
ABENA OCRAN-JACKSON,
M.S.A., CREDENTIALING
SPECIALIST
Director of Council Programs,
Abena Ocran-Jackson is the
Director of Council Programs
at the Council for Professional Recognition. Ms.
Ocran-Jackson has over 20 years working in early
care and education in a variety of roles from
preschool teacher, senior director of NAEYC’s
Accreditation department and as director of
teacher preparation with KinderCare Education.
In 2015, she was named one of the Exceptional
Leaders in the field of early childhood by Childcare
Exchange’s Leadership Initiative.
Stephanie Wendolowski
CTE Instructor, Passaic County Technical Institute - New Jersey
Throughout her career in education Stephanie has made it a priority to
stay up to date with all current trends in the field of education, and has
strived to provide students with the best possible training in both our CTE
and CDA® programs. She began as a Teacher of Education and Human
Services at Passaic County Technical Institute (PCTI), holding a degree in Education with a K-5
certification and family child studies. She has worked along side many CDA instructors as well
became one and have taught at a college for the past 8 years. As a PD Specialist Stephanie
recognizes the importance of supporting CDA candidates in the certification process.
Since the beginning of my career at PCTI, I have instructed students in the School of
Education and Human Services, Child Development CTE program. Many of our students
follow through with attaining their CDA and continue their postsecondary studies in the
field, as well have become educators, some are currently my colleagues.

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Presenters
DAVID BECKER
Sr. Manager, Learning Experiences,
Chicago Zoological Society
David is Senior Manager of
Learning Experiences for the
Chicago Zoological Society
(CZS). He specializes in informal
learning experiences and environments for
children and families. David holds a B.A. in
psychology from Siena Heights University and
is currently pursuing a Learning Sciences Ph.D.
from the University of Illinois at Chicago.
GINA TEK
Childcare Services Coordinator, The
Community Foundation of Middle
Tennessee
Gina Tek coordinates the work
of ChildcareTennessee, initiative
of The Community Foundation
of Middle Tennessee. She brings twenty-five
years of childcare director experience to the
field of Shared Services. ChildcareTennessee
provides websites for families searching for
quality childcare and support tools for childcare
business sustainability and quality.
DR. DAPHNE BROWN
Director, Focus on Excellence
Dr. Brown has 21 years of
experience in Early Education.
She has been employed with
Head Start/Early Head Start
for 10 years and has been with
the Council for Professional Recognition for 15
years, serving as a PD Specialist for 5 of those
years. She teaches Early Childhood Practicum at
Jackson State University, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Dr. Brown formed her own consultation firm,
Focus on Excellence, where she provides one on
one or group trainings, and interactive learning
sessions with future and current early educators.
DANIELLE ADAMSON
Senior Director of Programs,
National Black Child Development
Institute (NBCDI)
Danielle Adamson is the
Senior Director of Programs
at the National Black Child
Development Institute (NBCDI). In her role,
Danielle provides strategic leadership and direct
oversight to the District of Columbia’s Teacher
Education and Compensation Helps (T.E.A.C.H.)
Early Childhood® Scholarship Program, NBCDI’s
largest program.
DEBRA PIERCE
Educator, CDA® Trainer, and CDA
PD Specialist™
Debra Pierce is an educator,
CDA® trainer, and PD Specialist.
She is professor of Early
Childhood Education at Ivy Tech
Community College of Indiana and a Higher
Education Trainer and course developer for Child
Care Aware. She has been awarded the NISOD
Teaching Excellence award by the University
of Texas, writes for several Indianapolis family
magazines, is a featured blogger on the BAM!
Radio Network, was nominated for Professor of
the Year by the Academy of Education Arts and
Sciences, and recently named Educator to Watch.
Debra has 3 sons and 2 grandsons.
JILL BELLA, ED.D.
Director of Professional Learning,
McCormick Center for Early
Childhood Leadership
Jill Bella, Ed.D., is Director of
Professional Learning for the
McCormick Center for Early
Childhood Leadership. She oversees professional
learning, conducts research, and consults on
the Early Childhood Work Environment Survey,
Program Administration Scale (PAS), Business
Administration Scale for Family Child Care. Dr.
Bella is the co-author of several books.
Presenters
JAMILA HARRIS
Child Care Provider and Child
Development Associate -
Savannah, Georgia
Jamila Harris is from Savannah,
Georgia and has been a child
care provider for year. She is also
a Child Development Associate since 2015. Ms.
Harris is a member of Professional Family Child
Care Alliance.
JAMES FARRELLY
Personal Enrichment Instructor,
Union County College
James Farrelly, educated in
Business Administration, has
become an approved trainer
with the New Jersey Child Care
Information System (NJCCIS) and a member of
the New Jersey Consortium of Early Childhood
Consultants (NJCECC). Currently, James is
working as Specialist Camp Counselor for Camp
Yachad of the Jewish Community Center (JCC)
of Central New Jersey – Wilf Jewish Community
Campus; and will be starting as a new early
childhood educator with the JCC of Central New
Jersey (September 2019).
EMILY WEST
Early Childhood Education Teacher,
Henderson County High School -
Henderson, Kentucky
Emily West is an early
childhood education teacher
at Henderson County High
School in Henderson, Kentucky. Emily offers
three career-ready certifications to her students
through her work. She was the first Family
and Consumer Science teacher in Kentucky to
award the Child Development Associate® (CDA)
Credential™. Out of the total 26 students in
Kentucky to receive a CDA® certificate, 14 were
Emily’s students, all are graduates of Henderson
High School.
DEXTER TAYLOR
Research Manager, Council for
Professional Recognition
Dexter Taylor is the Research
Manager at the Council for
Professional Recognition. Dex
completed his Ph.D. in Social
Psychology at University of Maryland, College Park
and his undergraduate studies in Psychology at
Virginia Commonwealth University. He has over 15
years of experience conducting original research
and program evaluations to better understand and
improve programs or policies that affect children,
minorities, and people with disabilities. He is
also certified as a Credentialing Specialist by the
Institute for Credentialing Excellence.
CLARA HERRERA, PH.D.
Early Childhood Educator
Dr. Clara Herrera has been an
early childhood educator for
20 years. Clara has served as
President of the Association
of Latino Early Childhood
Educators and the Georgia Family Child Care
Association. She has a Master’s Degree in Early
Childhood and a doctorate. Clara taught the
ECDA class in Spanish.
CHRISTINE BELINDA, B.S.
Penn State University Better Kid
Care
Christine Belinda, B.S., has
30+ years of experience in
ECE instructing, leading,
and creating professional
development education. Christine is a member
of the PSU Better Kid Care team that developed
a CDA® Course and health and safety training to
meet federal Child Care and Development Block
Grant (CCDBG) Act requirements.

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LAURA NEWMAN
Manager and ECE Business Coach,
Quality Care for Children
Laura Newman is Manager and
ECE Business Coach of a state-
wide program at Quality Care
for Children, a Georgia non-
profit focused on improving quality of care and
help parents access high-quality child care. The
Provider Resource Hub, a Shared Service model
brings cost and time savings tools and resources
to licensed programs.
Presenters
MARY E. FARRELLY,
M.A.E.D.
Adjunct Professor, Kean University
and Union County College - New
Jersey
Mary E. Farrelly, M.A.Ed. is an
adjunct professor at Kean
University and Union County College in New
Jersey. With 40 years experience in Early
Childhood Education, Mary Farrelly began as a
Teacher Assistant then served as Preschool and
Elementary School Teacher, Education Specialist
in EHS and Head Start programs, Director of
private child care programs, Early Learning
Mentor Coach and as Adjunct Professor
throughout her career.
MELISSA WILLIAMSON,
M.ED.
Professional Learning Project
Manager, Frog Street
She earned a Master of Education
from Stephen F. Austin State
University and, in April of 2015,
she was awarded the Susan Hargrove Trainer of
the Year from the San Antonio Association for the
Education of Young Children. Melissa possesses
extensive experience in early childhood education
and family engagement. She was proud to lead
the team that achieved NAEYC accreditation for
the first San Antonio Head Start programs to
achieve such status. She is currently a doctoral
candidate researching teacher competencies in
engaging families.
MICHELE A. HOLMES
Regional Education Consultant
Michele Holmes is a native
of Lithonia, Georgia and has
served as an educator for 12
years. Her experience includes
teaching K-5 as well as on
the collegiate level. Currently, she works as a
Regional Education Consultant. Mrs. Holmes
earned her B.S. in Elementary Education
from Bethune-Cookman University and a M.S.
Elementary Education from Walden University.
MARILYN BRINK
Manager of Professional
Development and Early
Childhood,Chicago Zoological
Society
Marilyn is Manager of
Professional Development
and Early Childhood for CZS. Marilyn oversees
their NatureStart Professional Development
Program and serves as Lead Trainer. Marilyn
holds an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
from National Louis University and received
advanced training at the McCormick Center for
Early Childhood Leadership.
LINDA GRANT, PH.D.
Professor, Kennesaw State
University
Dr. Linda Grant has been a
teacher educator for over 25
years, beginning her career as a
preschool teacher. She currently
teaches child development and early childhood
curriculum courses in the Birth - Kindergarten
program at Kennesaw State University.
Presenters
KEISHA MCCLENDON
Teacher, National Honor Society
A graduate of Mercer University
with a BS in Education. Ms.
McClendon is a member of the
National Society of Leadership
and Success and Kappa Delta
Pi. She is also a national honor society teacher.
She has been teaching for nine years, and is
married with three children.
LARISSA NORRIS
Manager, External Specialists
Engagement
Larissa Norris is one of the
managers of the Council’s
External Specialists
Engagement department
and is the newest member of the department.
She has been instrumental in developing the
department’s new podcast, The Reflective
Dialogue Podcast, as well as creating
instructional videos, amongst other duties. She
has been working with various non-profits for
the past 13 years in various capacities and is
excited to bring her skills and knowledge to the
Council.
KATORRA ENOCH-
LONGSHORE
Manager II, International Relations,
Katorra is a native Washingtonian,
and a graduate from the
University of Maryland College
Park, School of Art. Katorra, has over 10 years’
experience in the ECE field, having worn many
hats, including teaching and training ECE
professionals. Presently, she is the External
Engagement Manager II, International Relations
and supports global credentialing which includes
helping organizations to build capacity to engage
professionals and implement best practices in the
field of early childhood education.
JOCELYN JONES
Lead Trainer, Kappa Learning
Group
Jocelyn Jones is from Atlanta,
Georgia and an early educator
for 20 years. A graduate of
Bethune-Cookman University
with a B.A. in Sociology and a Master’s in Early
Childhood Studies from Walden University. She
is an Approved Trainer for Georgia and apart of
Kappa Delta Pi National Honor Society.
JUDY FIMIANI
Chief Human Resources Officer
(CHRO), Learning Care Group
Judy Fimiani, Chief Human
Resources Officer (CHRO) at
Learning Care Group, a role
she has held since July 2018. As
CHRO, Fimiani oversees an HR organization that
provides stewardship of the company culture
and engages a workforce of more than 20,000
employees. She is responsible for guiding
LCG’s talent management philosophy, as well
as articulating the company’s strategy for
acquiring, developing, rewarding and retaining
the best talent.
JUNENE K.
Social Emotional Specialist,
Perpetual Motion Studios, LLC
JuNene K. holds a B.A in
Psychology with a concentration
in Child and Adolescent
Development. She is a Social-
Emotional/Creative Movement Specialist and
Certified Life Coach with a passion to teach
Emotional Control and Resilience as the basis of all
problem solving. JuNene K. is a CDA® Instructor
and was recently awarded Early Childhood Trainer
of the Year through TXAEYC Dallas Chapter.
JuNene K. is currently working toward a Masters
degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
with anticipation to be a Licensed Professional
Counselor. She is a life enthusiast.

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RON SHUALI, M.ED.
Transformational Speaker, Shua
Life Skills
Ron holds a Master of Education
specializing in early childhood,
and is a best-selling author,
motivational speaker, and most
importantly…he is funny. His study of martial
arts, yoga, reiki and improv creates hilarious and
educational experiences. Ron’s team of Yenseis
teach children his award-winning Yogarate®
program at many preschools including the
preschool at the United Nations.
ROXIE NESTLERODE, M.A.
On-Demand Coordinator, PSU
Better Kid Care
Roxie Nestlerode, M.A., is the
On-Demand Coordinator for
PSU Better Kid Care. Roxie has
over 30 years of experience
working in ECE in a variety of positions and
working with all ages of children, from infants
to school-agers. She is currently developing
online professional development modules and
resources for ECE professionals.
Presenters
SUSAN MCKOY
Early Childhood Education
Instructor, Chattahoochee
Technical College
Susan McKoy has worked in
early childhood education since
1998, when she earned a CDA®
and started a family child care home. Susan
was the Instructor for the Somali/Arabic ECDA
program. She currently teaches Early Childhood
Education at Chattahoochee Technical College.
Presenters
RONALD PUKACZ
Manager, Organizational Relations,
Ron is the Organizational
Relations Manager in the
External Engagement
department at the Council.
Born in Baltimore, Ron is a resident in the
Annapolis area. He received his BS in Psychology
and Bio-Sciences from the University of
Maryland where he also receives his MBA.
Ron has over 30 years of experience in the
Federal Procurement arena where he received
comendations from both Lockheed and
Raytheon for his performance. Also a veteran,
Ron served in the US Army for six years.
TRE MAXIE
Director of External Engagement,
Council for Professional
Recognition
Tre Maxie has over 20 years in
executive leadership positions.
He was a former policy-maker,
serving as a member on the Washington State
Board of Education from 2011-2016. Tre is currently
the Director of External Engagement for the
Council for Professional Recognition. External
Engagement oversees business partnerships,
government relations, secondary and higher
education, military relations, annual EELC, and
international markets. Tre attended Morehouse
College, where he earned a B.A. in Political Science
Pre-law.
VILMA WILLIAMS
Senior Manager, Multilingual and
Special Programs, Council for
Professional Recognition
Vilma M. Williams, Senior
Manager, Multilingual and
Special Programs at the Council
for Professional Recognition has been involved
in the field of Early Childhood Education for over
30 years. She studied Early Childhood Education/
Child Development at Catholic University,
Howard University, and University of the District
of Columbia. She speaks English, Spanish and
Portuguese. She is an expert presenter and
trainer. Mrs. Williams has received numerous
awards for her continuous work/dedicated service
to the field of ECE.
ROBERTA MALAVENDA
Executive Director, CDF A Collective
Action Initiative
Roberta Malavenda has worked
with CDF Action in Clarkston,
Georgia, developing early
learning services collaboratively
with members of the refugee community there.
The ECDA project grew from a W.K. Kellogg
grant which funded a collaborative decision-
making process within this community. Roberta
has helped found several early childhood
programs in Atlanta.
NYDIA L. PALOMINO, ED.D.
Assistant Professor, College
of Education, Grand Canyon
University - Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Nydia L. Palomino is an
Assistant Professor in the College
of Education, and she has been
in the field for over 15 years. She obtained her
Doctoral degree in Educational Instructional
Leadership and holds a Master’s degree in
Educational Leadership. She serves as a Faculty
Lead for Secondary Programs, a Subject Matter
Expert for curriculum and development, Faculty
Representative for College of Education Program
Standards and Evaluation Committee, Faculty
representative for Education Advisory Consortium,
and Library Advisory Committee.
NATHAN HOLLIS, II
Assistant Director of Academic
Programs, Grand Canyon University
(GCU)
Nathan Hollis II taught in
public schools for nine years
before transitioning into
higher education. Currently, Nathan is the
Assistant Director of Academic Programs at
Grand Canyon University (GCU). Nathan holds a
baccalaureate degree in elementary education,
a master’s in early childhood education, and an
MBA. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in
Organizational Psychology from GCU.
MURIEL BASKERVILLE,
ED.D.
Chief Academic Consultant,
Futures Educational Systems and
Director of Training Innovation,
EDU Systems International, Egypt
Dr. Muriel Baskerville,
affectionately known as Dr. Samira, is an American
educated and trained professional with over 30
years of experience working with government,
private and nonprofit educational institutions.
Beginning her career as a preschool teacher, she
matriculated in her education and profession
to earn a doctorate in education. Under their
auspices, she is leading the partnership with the
Council for Professional Recognition and Badr
University Cairo.
MONQUELLE
SHAMBURGER
Family and Consumer Sciences
Teacher, Fairfield High Preparatory
School
Monquelle Shamburger is a
teacher at A.H. Parker High
School in Birmingham, Alabama. In her 18 years
as an educator, she has taught first and second
grade and also has worked as a school reading
coach and reading interventionist. She currently
teaches the Education and Training courses for
grades 9-12.

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Welcome to the
Evergreen Marriott
Conference Resort
Surround yourself in the natural beauty
of Stone Mountain at Atlanta Evergreen
Marriott Conference Resort. Located
within Stone Mountain Park, GA, with
a complimentary shuttle to the park’s
attractions, our AAA Four Diamond hotel
offers spacious hotel rooms with plush
bedding, contemporary decor and Wi-Fi.
Our accommodations boast balconies with
nature, pool or lake views. Relax in our indoor
or outdoor pools and our 24/7 gym. Play a
round on our resort’s two championship-
level golf courses. Stop by our three hotel
restaurants for all day dining- dine al fresco
at The Commons or enjoy a cocktail at
our pool bar this summer. Our lakefront
resort in Stone Mountain boasts 64,000
square feet of indoor and outdoor venue
space, perfect for weddings, trade shows or
conferences. Explore the many attractions
in Stone Mountain Park, including the Laser
Light Show, fireworks, and entertainment
for children. Enjoy outdoor activities like
biking, kayaking, and segways thanks to ATL
Cruzers and REI Boathouse outposts.
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Attractions
Stone Mountain Park offers an array of exciting
attractions and events, including:
»» MEGABUGS! Experience a bug’s life by interacting
with giant insects like a 15-foot Dragonfly and more
than 70 other larger than life exhibits.
»» ADVENTURE GOLF*: 18 holes of miniature golf that
is fun for the whole family!
»» FARMYARD*: Visit our very talented goats (they
perform tricks), pigs, and sheep.
»» ICE AGE 4D MOVIE*: Watch the fully immersive,
9-minute show with in-theatre special effects.
»» SUMMIT SKYRIDE: A high-speed swiss cable car
that transports guests more than 825 feet to the
top of Stone Mountain.
»» SCENIC RAILROAD: Ride a 1940’s locomotive with
open-air cars on a lively 5-mile excursion around
the mountain.
»» GEYSER TOWERS: Multiple levels of suspended
rope bridges and net towers with a gushing geyser
to play in.
»» SKYHIKE: Trek through the treetops on one of the
nation’s largest family adventure courses.
»» DINOTORIUM: Children ages 5-10 enjoy trampoline
floors, super slides, climbing structures and over 65
interactive games.
»» ROCKIN’ LAND LAKE TOUR: Guided journey
through Stone Mountain Park on a double decker
bus followed by a sightseeing cruise on the lake.
*Included in All Attractions Pass hotel package.
Attractions are seasonal.

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presentations.
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Certificate of Participation
This is to verify that _____________________________________________
Completed ____ clock hours of professional development training at the
Early Educators Leadership Conference, October 8-11, 2019.
Conference Sessions Hours Mark
Attended
DAY 1 - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2019
9:00am-5:30pm CDA PD Specialist™ Symposium 8.5
DAY 2 - WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2019
8:30am-10:00am Opening General Session 1.5
10:30am-12:00pm
Concurrent
Sessions
Shift Happens As We Reframe 1.5
Let’s Not Forget Our Boys: Prioritizing Differentiated
Learning
1.5
One Child: Recognizing Early Signs of Mental Illness in
Young Children
1.5
The Introduction of the CDA® Credential and PDS
Certification in Egypt
1.5
1:30pm-2:30pm
Council Chat:
Innovative
Creative Ideas
Instilling the Way of Personal Balance in Our Early
Educators
1
Check Your Emotional Space
The Empowered Educator: Step Outside of Your Mind
Matrix
Creating Moments that Matter for Early Educators
3:00pm-4:30pm
Concurrent
Sessions
Coaching from the Leaders Lense: What it Means and
Why You Need to Know!
1.5
One Language is Never Enough: Enhanced CDA®
Training Through Community Collaboration
1.5
The Importance of Cultural Relativism and Social-
Identity in Early Learning Programs
1.5
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Conference Sessions Hours Mark
Attended
DAY 3 - THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2019
8:45am-10.00am General Session: Ready or Not, 12 Years Later 1.25
10:30am-12:00pm
Concurrent
Sessions
Yes You Can Have A Powerful Impact on Employee
Retention
1.5
High School CTE Programs – Preparing Future Early
Childhood Educators
1.5
Trauma Informed Care In the Early Childhood Setting:
Why Is This Something to Consider In Your Community?
1.5
Imagine That! 1.5
Angry Love and Ruthless Compassion 1.5
12:00pm-1:15pm Networking Lunch Learn with ChinaWise 1.25
1:30pm-3:00pm General Session: Shared Solutions to An Old Problem
3:15pm-4:30pm
Concurrent
Sessions
Forward Thinking: The Role of Leadership in Changing
the Landscape of Early Childhood
1.25
Responsible Transformation of the Early Learning
Workforce
1.25
READY Schools: Engaging Bi-Lingual Teachers, Families
and Children
1.25
Nature Play in the Life of the City 1.25
4:45pm-5:30pm Special Session: All Things Council 1.25
DAY 4 – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2018
9:00am-11:00am Closing General Session Breakfast 2
Total
Valora Washington, Ph.D., CEO
Certificate of Participation
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