Instructor:

, CCV, UVM

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Phone:
E-mail: lbeninati@gmail.com

Instructor Level

VT Northern Lights Instructor Level:

Master

Education

Degrees:	High school diploma or GED in Associate degree in Nursery Education Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education Master's degree in Early Childhood Education
Other Supporting Information:	During my 50+ years in early education i have supported adult learners in various areas of child development, operation of cc businesses, non-profit leadership, advocacy...
Instruction Received:	has received formal instruction in adult education or in the facilitation of learning for adults.

Work Experience

Program Director, Elizabeth Lund Home Drop-in CC Program 1983-1985
Founding Member and Executive Director, Robin's Nest Children's Center 1985-2010
Coordinator VT STep Ahead Recognition System-2010-2014
Senior Program Director Let's Grow Kids 2014-2025
Statewide ECE committee membership, Child Care Fund of VT, Child Care Advisory Board, VT Saves, various cc business board membership. 1980's- current
Ad Hoc Instructor, CCV, UVM 1980's- 1990's
NL Instructor Registry

Experience Length

More than 15 years instructing adults.

Professional References:

	Name	Phone
1.	Sherry Carlson	8029891728
2.	Sharron Harrington	8026818382

Additional Information

Instructor Experiences:

Activity/Course	Date	Type	Hours
Conceived of and led Conversations with VT Dept of Health for ECEs. Devleoped during Covid and supported by LGK until handing over to VTAEYC	2020-2023	Group	10+
Developed and led LGK ECE Leadership Circle Training. This advocacy focused series addressed the topic of using personal stories in service of a mission ( in this case, ECE advocacy.	2021-2025	Group	10+
Introduction to VT Saves, a session to explain the new retirement opportunity offered through VT State Treasurer's office, to ECEs. offered various times	2025	Group	5+
Board Governance, offered in partnership with FCF	2024-present	Group	5+
Listening to Your CC Business, partnership with VT Small Business Development Center to offer their series but tweak it to focus on cc businesses. Offered 4 times, 6 hrs per	2021-2024	Group	24
Benefits for Family CC Statewide Network	2025	Group	1
VTAEYC Board of Directors Retreat Roles	Fall 2025	Group	2

Core Knowledge Areas:

Child Development (Early Childhood)
Families and Communities (Early Childhood)
Teaching and Learning (Early Childhood)
Healthy and Safe Environments (Early Childhood)
Professionalism and Program Organization (Early Childhood)

Specific Curricula:

Advanced Specialized Care
Fundamentals (Level I)
Vermont Early Learning Standards (VELS) Modules
Recognized Community of Practice Facilitator

Training Topics

How Children Develop
Influences on Development
Building Relationships with Families
Respectful Communication
Parenting
Parent Involvement
Community Resources
Networking and Collaborations
Curriculum Development
Science
Systems Resources
Ethical Conduct
Professional Growth
Working with Staff and Colleagues
Program Administration
Leadership

Educational Philosophy:

1. the foundation of the early childhood system is the early educator. Professional, prepared and supported ECEs are key.
2. CC is a business and strong business practices are required to provide quality ece
3. VT leads the national ECE conversation because of our workforce

Logistics

Regions Covered:

Statewide