Instructor:
, Phone: E-mail: Dana@creativecapacitynetwork.com |
Instructor Level
| Certified |
Education
| High school diploma or GED in Bachelor's degree in Communications Master's degree in Early Childhood Education | |
| has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults. |
Work Experience
| I am an experienced educational leader and consultant dedicated to helping schools and organizations strengthen their leadership capacity, staff culture, and community connections. Over the past 25 years, I’ve served in roles ranging from classroom teacher to Co-Head of School at The Common School in Amherst, MA—leading initiatives in DEIB, admissions, curriculum development, teacher training, and professional growth. My work now focuses on developing workshop content for early childhood educators and partnering with school leaders and teams to cultivate thriving, inclusive, and mission-driven learning communities. Professional Experience: The Common School, Amherst, MA (1998–2024) • Co-Head of School (2020–2024) • Director of Admissions, Family Relations, and Learning Support (2010–2020) • Program Director (2003–2012) • Head Teacher (1998–2001) | ||||||||||
| 0-5 years instructing adults. | ||||||||||
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Additional Information
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| Child Development (Early Childhood) Families and Communities (Early Childhood) Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood) Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood) Curriculum and Learning Environment (Afterschool) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Specific Curricula: | Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Training Topics | How Children Develop Child Development Theory Temperament Resiliency Physical and Intellectual Development Social/Emotional Development Addressing Challenges Supportive Interactions Building Relationships with Families Respectful Communication Parent Involvement Indoor Learning Environments Outdoor Learning Environments Curriculum Development Professional Growth Working with Staff and Colleagues Program Administration Leadership | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| I build a community of trust where participants can share openly I focus on collaboration and deep engagement I ensure that participants will leave my sessions with practical skills and actionable next steps |
Logistics
| Statewide |