Adaptability. Intentionality. Resilience.
I believe young children are the biggest driving force for social change.
By providing consulting, coaching, workshops, presentations, and trainings, I help adults recognize the incredible impact
they have on our youngest beings. The more one knows about how children develop and are influenced by the world
around them the more intentional and effective a person can be when interacting with young children.
With an eye on the most current research findings, I consult, coach, train, and present on:
child development
classroom guidance and management skills
navigating parenting styles
building a secure relationship for young children
preventing and dealing with teacher burnout
and more!
As a designer of trainings and workshops, I am inspired by Nancy Duarte's work around presentation style. I bring a charismatic, down-to-earth, and humorous approach to creating sustainable change in those who work with our youngest.
M.Ed. Educational Leadership, Policy, and Advocacy in Early Childhood
University of North Carolina, Wilmington, NC
B.M. Instrumental Music Education K-12
Oakland University, Rochester, MI
16 Additional Credits of Early Childhood & Administration Courses
Asheville-Buncombe Technical College, Asheville, NC
Haywood Community College, Clyde, NC
Understanding Child Development Certificate
Utrecht University, Coursera, MOOC
Expanding Quality for Infants and Toddlers Certification
(currently progressing through the Train the Trainer)
Relationship-Based Professional Development Training
August 2018
Colorado Early Childhood Professional
Credential 2.0
Level IV
Colorado Coaching Credential
Colorado Training Credential
Intermediate
CLASS Observer Certification
Infant - 2016 to present
Toddler - 2016 to present
Preschool - 2015 to present
Infant-Toddler Certificate
Child Care Education Institute
Conferences & Workshops
Keynote
"Brains, Bodies & Behavior!" 2019 Early Childhood Summit, Denver, CO, October 2019
National
"What About Me? Culturally Competent LGBTQ Inclusion Practices in Early Childhood Education."
Smart Start Conference, Grensboro, NC, May 2017 - Co-Presenter
QRIS National Meeting, New Orleans, LA, July 2016 - Co-Presenter
Regional
"Brains, Bodies & Behavior!" 26th Annual Sweetheart Conference, Loveland, CO, February 2020
"Brains, Bodies & Behavior!" Rocky Mountain Early Childhood Conference, Denver, CO, March 2018
"Brains, Bodies & Behavior!" First Lutheran School for Young Children, Greensboro, NC, August 2017
"Brains, Bodies & Behavior!” 6th Annual WOYC Conference, Flat Rock, NC, April 2017
"NEXT: Fostering Emerging Leaders in Early Childhood Education." CCR&R Institute - Pinehurst, NC, March 2017
"Embracing the Whole Child: Intentional Classroom Management for Toddlers to Threes." NCAEYC 63rd Annual Conference, Raleigh, NC, September 2016
"Trouble w/the Twos: Intentional Classroom Management from Toddler to Three." 5th Annual WOYC Conference, Flat Rock, NC, April 2016
"Ahh! I am Burnt Out!" 4th Annual WOYC Conference, Flat Rock, NC April 2015
Recent feedback:
"Dynamic presenter. Gave important info with obvious personal experience backing it up."
“This training offered important statistics and new knowledge from science research. It was interactive, laid back, and informative without being boring.”
“This workshop gave me the ability to relate to other teachers and helped me acknowledge when a complaint is fixable.”
“Stacy was highly engaging, comical, and very knowledgeable.”
“Well organized, insightful, easy to understand concepts, great AV.”
“Straight talk, funny, and very helpful! We need more trainers like this one.”
"The best part of this workshop was Stacy’s knowledge of brain development, research, and forward thinking ideas.”
I currently reside in Denver, CO with my partner, Michael. I am glad to be a change agent for children and families in Colorado’s early learning community!
I can easily be won over by an interesting documentary and I enjoy
spontaneous adventures. When I'm not working on various early childhood education projects I enjoy working out,
hiking, attending various music events, and finding any excuse to be barefoot outside.
I am always interested in hearing from you. Feel free to email me at
stacy@stacylo.org.