Approved
Holland, MI
Western Region
Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center
Consultant
(616) 396-2301
Miles willing to travel
50
Time of day
Both daytime and evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Early Childhood is my passion! I studied at Central Michigan University, where I obtained my bachelor's degree in Family Studies, with a double minor in Child Development and Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention. My journey in ECE began by teaching preschool, followed by teaching in a GSRP classroom and from there I moved to a Center Director at the Grand Rapids YMCA, and finally a Program Manager supervising multiple sites for Head Start. During my first year as a Program Manager, I decided to go back to school and later received my master's degree in early childhood education. Currently I am a Quality Improvement Consultant with the Great Start to Quality Western Resource Center where I support licensed providers and programs in improving quality. I also provide training, teach CDA courses and serve as a Professional Development Specialist through the Council for Professional Recognition.
Age Group Expertise
Infants (birth until one year)
Toddlers (one year to 36 months)
Preschool (36 months to kindergarten entry)
Adults
Core Competency Area
ECE - Child Development
ECE - Interactions and Guidance
ECE - Teaching and Learning
ECE - Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
ECE - Health, Safety, and Nutrition
ECE - Family and Community Engagement
ECE - Professionalism
ECE - Management
Technical Assistance Credentials
TA Endorsements
Great Start to Quality - Quality Improvement Specialist (GSQ QIS)
Great Start to Quality - Quality Improvement Coach (GSQ QIC)