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Pushing Past Conflicts with Adults: Navigating Uncomfortable Conversations in Early Childhood
Tuesday, March 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EDT
Presented by Angela Searcy, Ed.D., International Trainer, Coach, Consultant, Author, Adjunct Faculty at Olivet Nazarene University, and Founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services
Moderated by Stephanie Roselli, Executive Editor, Gryphon House, Inc.
Sponsored by Gryphon House
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Advice for navigating challenging conversations in early childhood programs takes a positive approach by embracing differences and meeting families and colleagues where they are. View this edWebinar to:
- Get nonjudgmental, practical advice for navigating conflict
- Discover strength-based, evidence-based techniques that lead to professional growth and learning in your early childhood program
High-quality ECE programming requires a high level of interaction with other adults, and having the skills for navigating difficult conversations is a necessity.
This recorded edWebinar is of interest to early childhood teachers, school and district leaders, therapists, mental health consultants, and family support specialists.
About the Presenter
Dr. Angela Searcy (she/her) holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education, an M.S. degree in early childhood development from Erikson Institute with a specialization in infant studies, and a Doctor of Education with a specialization in assessment and response to intervention. Dr. Searcy has teacher certification for grades 6-12, a developmental therapy credential through the early intervention system of Illinois, and an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate from Erikson Institute. Dr. Searcy is a current candidate in the Master of Jurisprudence in Child Law and Policy program at Loyola University Chicago. She is a member of The Fred Rogers Institute Educators’ Neighborhood.
An educator since 1990, Dr. Searcy has experience at all levels of education. She is currently the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services, a professional development company, an international trainer and coach, an adjunct faculty at Olivet Nazarene University, and author of Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors and Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs. A former neuro-developmental specialist, Dr. Searcy has specialized training in neuroscience and adult behavior change. Dr. Searcy is an internationally recognized speaker, wife, and mother of four adult children. She has been featured on Chicago’s WGN Channel 9 Morning News, WGN Channel 9 Midday Fix, WTTW’s Chicago Matters, Chicago Public Radio’s Chicago Matters, Chicago Parent, and Chicago Baby Magazine.
About the Moderator
Stephanie Roselli is the Executive Editor at Gryphon House, Inc., the leading publisher of educational resources for teachers and parents, where she acquires and develops the latest books from today’s top early childhood experts.
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