Teacher Workshops & Trainings
for Schools and Churches
Practical, relationship-based professional development that equips educators, childcare providers, and ministry leaders to understand children, strengthen relationships, and create environments where every child can thrive.
Whether you're planning a professional development day, conference, staff training, or volunteer workshop, each session is designed to provide practical tools that participants can begin using immediately.
Experience & Background
Learning from the Classroom, Families, and Communities
With more than 30 years of experience working with children and families, I bring practical classroom experience, child development knowledge, and a passion for helping adults better understand and support children.
I am a licensed Early Childhood and Parent & Family Education teacher in Minnesota and have served as an educator, parent coach, speaker, and trainer. My experience includes classroom teaching, partnering with families, training educators, consulting with churches, and supporting organizations both locally and internationally.
My goal is to equip educators and ministry leaders with practical, relationship-based strategies that strengthen connection, support healthy development, and help children thrive.
Credentials & Experience
Licensed Early Childhood Teacher (Minnesota)
Licensed Parent & Family Education Teacher (Minnesota)
More than 30 years serving children and families
Parent coach, educator, and speaker
Conference presenter and professional development trainer
Professional Development Topics
Building Cultural Competency in Early Childhood; Teaching Empathy, Kindness & Generosity
How can we help children understand, respect, and value people from diverse cultures, races, and backgrounds?
This engaging training goes beyond teaching children to share. Participants will discover meaningful strategies to cultivate empathy, kindness, generosity, and cultural understanding while creating a classroom environment where every child feels seen, valued, and respected.
This session fulfills the Minnesota Teacher License Renewal Requirement for Cultural Competency Training.
Discipline That Connects in the Classroom
Children's behavior communicates important needs, emotions, and experiences. This workshop helps educators move beyond simply managing behavior and learn how connection-based discipline builds responsibility, emotional regulation, and lasting life skills.
Participants will leave with practical strategies for responding to challenging behaviors while creating a classroom environment where children feel safe, valued, and capable.
Understanding Child Development
When we understand how children grow and learn, we can respond with greater patience, compassion, and effectiveness.
This workshop explores the stages of child development and provides practical strategies for creating developmentally appropriate expectations, supporting healthy social-emotional growth, and responding to children's needs with confidence.
Who These Trainings Are For
These trainings are designed for:
Early childhood educators
Preschool and childcare staff
School readiness programs
Elementary educators
Children's ministry leaders and volunteers
Sunday school teachers
Homeschool co-op leaders
Schools and educational organizations
Organizations serving children and families
What to Expect
Participants will leave encouraged, equipped, and ready to apply practical strategies in their classrooms and communities.
Each training includes:
Practical, research-informed strategies
Real-life classroom examples
Interactive discussion and reflection
Take-home resources and handouts
Content tailored to your audience and goals
My desire is for every participant to leave with greater confidence, stronger relationships with the children they serve, and practical tools they can begin using immediately.
Training Formats
Every training is customized to fit your audience, goals, and schedule.
Available formats include:
Conference breakout sessions
Professional development days
Staff trainings
Team meetings
Ministry and volunteer trainings
Virtual workshops
Half-day and full-day trainings
Sessions can range from brief presentations to extended professional development experiences.
Organizations & Groups Served
Supporting Educators, Schools, Ministries, and Organizations
I have had the privilege of equipping educators, caregivers, and ministry leaders through conferences, schools, churches, and organizations serving children and families.
🎤 Conferences & Professional Development
Presented at professional conferences including the Stout Early Childhood Conference and the Early Childhood Educators Conference at Concordia University, equipping educators with practical, relationship-based strategies they can use in their classrooms.
🏫 Schools & Early Childhood Programs
Provided training and support for schools and early childhood programs, including Lexington Kids Child Care Center, Mahtomedi Public Schools Early Childhood, and School Readiness Learning Academy, helping educators strengthen relationships, understand child development, and respond effectively to children's needs.
🌍 International Education & Ministry
Partnered with organizations including RTS Missions in the Dominican Republic and The Apparent Project in Haiti to support educators and caregivers serving children in diverse cultural settings.
⛪ Churches & Children's Ministry
Partnered with churches to support children, families, and ministry leaders through parent workshops, consultation, and children's ministry. I also teach a two-year-old Sunday School class and have consulted with my church as they expanded their early childhood ministry spaces.
Training is available for children's ministry leaders, teachers, and volunteers who want to better understand child development, build stronger relationships, and create welcoming environments where children can flourish.
Bring Training to Your Team
Whether you're planning a professional development day, conference session, staff meeting, or volunteer training, I'd love to partner with you to encourage and equip the adults who care for children.
Together, we can help create environments where children feel safe, valued, understood, and ready to learn.
Parent and Teacher Resources
Guiding parents to nurture with love and grace.
About
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