Consultation
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Bobbie Chavez, MS (she/her/they)
Languages Spoken: English
Contact: bchavez@earlychildhoodjustice.org
With almost 40 years working within CSPP, Headstart, CalWorks, and Family Child Care settings, Bobbie understands the specific needs of programs that rely on public funding, and the delicate dance between administration, support staff, and the educators that work front line with the children and families who utilize these programs.
As a single parent and person of color, Bobbie provides empathetic understanding.
Experience implementing ECERS, DRDP's, CLASS, and ASQ assessments. Participation in both Preschool Foundations, and QRIS focus groups.
15 years experience as an Advisor and Mentor
Utilizes a justice equity lens, respecting individual lived experience
see Services/Guest Speaker and Keynote for additional bio information on Bobbie
Kasumi grew up in Japan, living in the U.S. for almost 30 years. She has worked in the field of Early Childhood for 13 years with experience in college lab schools, state funded programs, Head Start, and Step Up programs. Kasumi has a degree in Advanced Studies in Early Childhood & Adolescent Development. Raising 2 teenagers as a single parent, she is passionate about supporting early childhood educators in pursuing professional growth and career advancement.
Kasumi specializes in age appropriate curriculum development and STEM and is trained in Conscious Discipline ®
Familiar with Desired Results for Children and Families, Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale ®, Ages & Stages Questionnaires® Third Edition (ASQ®-3), & CA Preschool Foundations.
As the founder of TeachFair, an organization that provides individual and group diversity coaching, consulting, speaker presentations, and professional development workshops, emphasizing the unique experiences of multilingual students, Stefanie is committed to building trusting relationships, understanding the needs of these students and families, and promoting mindful and competent conflict resolution.
Growing up in Berlin, and raising bi-lingual children between Germany and Los Angeles, she is committed to a vision where all children will enjoy an enriching life, in safe and empowering classrooms, that embrace diversity and promote cultural intelligence.
Stefanie’s focus is within early childhood and the elementary years.
Access Teach Fair at www.teachfair.org/
As a parent and early childhood educator, degrees in both Dietary Services and Human Development, over 20 years experience in the Early Childhood field, both as a classroom educator, coach, and mentor, Jacqueline is committed to helping all she comes into contact with to find the best solutions for children and families through compassionate listening and collaborative thinking. Her specialty is health and wellness coaching, helping families to discover a path to healthy cognitive, physical, social, and emotional development through gardening, staying active, and connecting to nature.
A successful entrepreneur, Jacqueline is the founder and CEO of 3es Mariposas sharing her passion to support families and others interested in growing together, obtaining equitable access to healthy foods, and developing community bonds through education and workshops. She is committed to the environment, sustainability, and donates her time volunteering in communities impacted by food deserts. On her YouTube channel she shares healthy recipes specializing in seasonal foods. Jacqueline’s experience has provided her with a lens into the benefits children gain from growing their own fruits and vegetables, trying a variety of “homegrown” foods, learning accountability, team building, responsibility, leadership, and promoting family values and culture through developing relationships to the Earth and all life forces.