FLAEYC is proud to offer you a variety of speakers on many topics.  These people can be contacted about presenting workshops and trainings.  They are responsible for their own content and charges.  If you want to have your name added, please e-mail the Speakers Bureau form to info@flaeyc.org. 

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FLAEYC 2009 Speakers Bureau

Caren E. Abbott
11437 Nellie Oaks Bend, Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: 407-317-3200
E-mail: abbottc@ocps.net
Topic 1: Fabulous 4’s and Pre-K

Andrew Adams
642 Barefoot Creek Cir. Navarre, Fl. 32566
Phone: 850-939-8581
E-mail: andrewadams@groundsforplay.com
Topic 1: How Safe is YOUR Outdoor Area?
Topic 2: Safe Playgrounds are not boring (Boring Playgrounds are Not Safe!)

Deborah Alleyne
444 Devereux Dr. Villanova, PA 19085
Phone: (610) 542-3108
E-mail: Sdamico@Devereux.org
Topic 1: It's Never Too Early: Assessing & Promoting Infant Mental Health

Janet Allyn
2320 S Hubert Ave Tampa FL 33629
Phone: 813-251-5639
E-mail: tpallyn@yahoo.com 
Topic 1: Brain Research
Topic 2: Infant/Toddler Development and Curriculum
Topic 3: Working with Parent and Parent Conferences

Charmaine Atkins
20950 Ferretti Rd. Groveland, Ca. 95321
Phone: 209-962-5030
E-mail: Charmaine@zoo-phonics.Com
Topic 1: Phonemic Awareness
Topic 2: Brain Efficient Curriculum
Topic 3: Zoo-phonics

Richard Aubry, Jr.
8258 Midnight Pass Road Sarasota, Fl. 34242
Phone: (941) 544-1462
E-mail: richardaubry@comcast.net
Topic 1: Let's Take a Look: Assessing Quality in Child Care Centers

Mary Jo Ayres
103 Sycamoro St
Leland, MS 38756
Phone: 888-407-6021
E-mail: nlearn@naturallearning.com
Topic 1: Natural Ways to Learn with Songs, Puppets, Finger plays, Movement, Art & Active Learning.
Topic 2: Singing to Learn
Topic 3: Make-it Take-it Session

Dr. Florie Babcock
1399 CR 753 N Webster FL 33597
Phone: 352-793-3193
E-mail: fbabcock@flsouthern.edu 
Topic 1: Early Literacy
Topic 2: Reading Aloud
Topic 3: Curriculum

Sister Roberta Bailey
P.O.Box 2450 St. Leo, Fl. 33574
Phone: 352-588-3041
E-mail: sasadmin@tampabay.rr.com
Topic 1: Montessori Education
Topic 2: Children’s Play
Topic 3: Responsibility: Key to Freedom

Isabel Baker
3980 W. Albany St, Suite 7 McHenry Il 60050
Phone: 800-772-4220
E-mail: info@bookvine.com 
Topic 1: The Best New Books for Preschool Classrooms
Topic 2: Literacy and Books in the Preschool Classroom

Brenda Batts, M.Ed.
3405 Custer Road Ste 100
Plano, Texas 75023
Phone: 972-814-4923
E-Mail: focussped@yahoo.com
Topic 1: Potty Training
Topic 2: Behavior/Discipline
Topic 3 Motivational Speaker: Autism; Developmental Disorders

Dr. Melanie Bazarte
940 Orchid Lane Delray Beach FL 33483
Phone: 561-272-5622
E-mail: drmel2000@aol.com 
Topic 1: Discipline
Topic 2: Self-Esteem
Topic 3: Parent-Child Stress

Noelle Bee
1711 Beechwood Circle S. Tallahassee, Fl. 32301
Phone: 321-698-2106
E-mail: BDawnea2003@yahoo.com
Topic 1: Child Care Center Administration
Topic 2: Effective Staff Development & Teambuilding
Topic 3: Steps to Success in the Reinvented NAEYC accreditation System.

Terri Beigel
3755 N. Highway 17-92,Lake Monroe, FL 3755
Phone: (407)323-4450 ext. 212
E-mail: terrib@centralfloridazoo.org
Topic 1: Sharing a Small Planet: Geography and Ecology for Young Learners

Renee Betz
325 Nimblewill Way Lilburn FL 30047
Phone: 770-862-7401
E-mail: reneebetz@gmail.com 
Topic 1: Behavior/Guidance and Classroom Mgt
Topic 2: Curriculum and Child Development
Topic 3: Early childhood topics-Faith based perspective

Wendy Biasetto
P.O. Box 21153 Sarasota FL 34276
Phone: 941-322-0133
E-mail: W1934B@earthlink.net 
Topic 1: Wonderscience
Topic 2: How to open your own quality childcare program

Tanya Blackshear
4 Flora Court
Champaign, IL 61821
Phone: 217-359-1054
E-Mail: tblackshear@dsc-illinois.org
Topic 1: Appropriately Responding to a Child’s Need
Topic 2: Social and Emotional Development

Wil Blechman
5250 SW 84th St Miami FL 33143-8434
Phone: 305-661-7807
E-mail: wilblechman@aol.com 
Topic 1: Early Childhood Brain Development and Factors Affecting It

Barbara Block
5528 Club Hill East Lakeland FL 33813
Phone: 863-647-3916
E-mail: bblock@flsouthern.edu 
Topic 1: The Arts as effective teaching strategies
Topic 2: Connecting the Brain-Research to Effective Teaching
Topic 3: Effective Classroom Mgt at all levels

Alexandra Boyer
9320 North Ashley Street, Tampa, FL 33612
Phone: 813-356-1293x244
E-mail: abover@cachillsborough.com
Topic 1: Lessons for the US. What an Orphanage in Budapest Can Teach Us About Caring for Babies.

Tisa Brandon-Kelly
462 Acacia Treeway Kissimmee, FL 34758
Phone: (407) 704-0243
E-mail: kahrei@yahoo.com
Topic 1: VPK Education Standards: What a Parent Should Know.

Dale Brown
3407 Palladian Cir Deerfield Beach FL 33442
Phone: 954-420-5202
Email: dalebrown@lovingmondays.com
Topic 1: 5 Steps to Building a High Performance Team
Topic 2: Avoiding Burnout

Sharon Burnett
308 E. Trunk St Crandall, TX 75114
Phone: (800) 884-3764
E-mail: shannon@frogstreet.com
Topic1: “Sing & Read” Your Way to Success: Building a Strong Early Literacy Foundation in Your Classroom

Beth Butler
11624 Branch Mooring Dr Tampa FL 33635
Phone: 877-825-2622
E-mail: bocabeth@bocabeth.com 
Topic 1: Bringing Spanish and English Together (Pre-K)
Topic 2: Making a difference in the 1st 5 yrs w/ 2nd language

Anne Cahn
E-mail: cahnanne@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: VPK
Topic 2: Statewide & Admin of Early Learning Programs

Marge Campany
700 Canopy Walk Ln # 724 Palm Coast, FL 32137
Phone: (386) 503-6046
E-mail: mjcampany@aol.com
Topic 1: Phonological Awareness in the VPK Classroom
Topic 2: Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Education Standards
Topic 3: VPK Education Standards, Level II: Integrating the Standards

Gayle Cane, Ed.D
841 Prudential Dr. Ste 160 Jacksonville, Fl. 32207
Phone: (904) 858-3153
E-mail: gcane@nemours.org
Topic 1: Helping Young Children At Risk for Dyslexia

Clara Cañizares
7310 SW 169th Street Miami, FL. 33157
Phone: (786) 243-0275
E-mail: claracanizares@yahoo.com
Topic 1: An Inclusive Language-Literacy Teacher Training Program.

Heather Conklin
777 E. Princeton St Orlando FL 32803
Phone: 407-514-2098
E-mail: hconklin@osc.org 
Topic 1: Any science-give us a topic and we'll fill in someone from our staff

Janet Chambers
16070 Pebble Beach Cir, Northport, FL 35475
Phone: 205-758-4462
E-mail: Englandgirl44@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: Learning to Read and Write is Simply Child's Play!

Wendy Cheyney
3101 S.W. 125 St. Archer, FL. 32618
Phone: (352) 333-7641
E-mail: cheyneyw@fiu.edu
Topic 1: Early Language and Literacy: A Critical Connection

Sheryl Needle Cohn
1250 N Hancock Rd, Clermont, FL 34711
Phone: 352-536-2177
E-mail: scohn@mail.ucf.edu
Topic 1: The Mind of An Arthor: Creation of
Topic 2: Illustrated Children’s Storybooks

Heather Concklin
777 East Princeton St. Orlando, FL. 32803
Phone: (407) 514-2125
E-mail: hconcklin@osc.org
Topic 1: Experimenting with Science?
Topic 2: Recipe for Reading
Topic 3: Science PLAY

Jean Copeland
7601 Ratling Dr Midlothian VA 23112
Phone: 804-748-0069
E-mail: jeanpcopelandccs@aol.com 
Topic 1: From Teacher to Director
Topic 2: Parents are our Friends
Topic 3: Preschool Curriculum At its Best

Dr. Milly Cowles
P.O Box 1436
Phone: 251-990-0674
E-mail: mcowles@bellsouth.net 
Topic 1: Language Development

Bonnie Crowe, M.Ed.
PO Box 292 Lilburn, Ga. 30047
Phone: 770-931-2888
E-mail: becrowe@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: Health & Safety
Topic 2: Nutrition
Topic 3: Staff & Professional Responsibilities

Janet Davies
9820 SW 9th Pl Gainesville FL 32607
Phone: 352-331-0470
E-mail: ideatelier@earthlink.net 
Topic 1: The City Project-Investigations of a Kindergarten Class
Topic 2: Vocabulary of Ideas-Art as Catalyst
Topic 3: Across the Ocean to Reggio

April DeCesare
11545 Sorrento Valley Rd, #305
San Diego FL 92121
Phone: 858-259-8310
E-mail: april@innovativels.com 

Karen Deerwester
401 NW 10th Court Boca Raton, FL. 33486
Phone: 954-227-1015
E-mail: karen@familytimeinc.com
Topic 1: Personal Leadership: Gett ing Involved Your Way
Topic 2: Playful Potty Partners: How to Make Potty Learning FUN!
Topic 2: We Create Magic: Planning Activities and Environments for Infants/Toddlers

Emily Delikat
708 SW 16th Ave Apt 201 Gainesville, FL. 32601
Phone: (352) 392-2330
E-mail: emily_delikat@yahoo.com
Topic 1: Musical Infants and Toddlers
Topic 2: Learning Through Music: The Joy of Kindermusik

Darlene DeMarie
4202 E. Fowler Ave, EDU 162 Tampa FL 33620
Phone: 813-974-7209
E-mail: demarie@coedu.usf.edu 
Topic 1: Environment as a facilitator of development/learning
Topic 2: Children's Photographs
Topic 3: Strategies that Promote Family Involvement

Mata Dennis
741 S. Pennsylvania Ave Winter Park, FL. 32789
Phone: (407) 647-0505
E-mail: mdennis@cfl.rr.com
Topic 1: High/Scope's Six Conflict Resolution Steps

Lilia C. DiBello
14201 SW 75th Court, Miami. FL 33158
Phone: (305) 899-4827
E-mail: ldibello@mail.barry.edu
Topic 1: The Curious Explorer: Establishing a Scientific Foundation for Young Children

Janet Doolin
P.O. Box 5581 Sun City Center FL 33571
Phone: 813-642-9932
E-mail: janetdoolin@msn.com 
Topic 1: Building Oral Vocabulary
Preparing Children to Become Successful Readers

Carissa Dore
8539 Gate Pkwy. W. Unit 9228, Jacksonville,FL 32216
Phone: (509) 279-9320
E-mail: foundsun@gmail.com
Topic 1: Survival Tactics for New Trainers

Jody Dreher
4040 N. 41st St Hollywood, FL. 33021
Phone: (954) 981-7278
E-mail: info@singyourwaytospanish.com
Topic 1: Sing Your Way to Spanish and English with Jody: Activities to Teach Spanish
Topic 2: Cantando Aprendemos Español e Inglés con Jody

Walter Drew, Ed.D.
P.O. Box 511001 Melbourne Beach, FL 32951
Phone: 321-984-1018
Email: dr-drew@earthlink.net
Topic 1: Let My Children Play! Using Constructive Play to Meet Early Learning Standards:
Topic 2: The Practice of Intentional Teaching through Creative Play
Topic 3: Blocks and Play

Ginger Edwards
1624 Copperfield Circle
Tallahassee, FL 32312
Phone: 813-668-7176
E-Mail: jollymonH@aol.com
Topic 1: Junk Jar Collections for Teaching Math

Danita Elkin
P.O. Box 48545 Tampa FL 33647
Phone: 813-910-0029
E-mail: fyproductions@aol.com 
Topic 1: Manners, social skills and behavior mgt
Topic 2: Music Makes the World Go Round
Topic 3: How do you get your preschooler to think?

Dr. Elizabeth Elliott, Ph.D.
10501 FGCU Blvd. S. Fort Myers, Fl 33965
Phone: 239-590-7749
E-Mail: eelliott@fgcu.deu
Topic1: Linking State Standards to the Curriculum
Topic 2: Literacy and Language
Topic 3: Brain Development and Behavior

Tyson Elliott
2621 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, FL 32640
Phone: (352) 367-4184
E-mail: tselliott@alachuasheriff.org
Topic: Child Abuse Reporting/Investigations

Ruth Elswood
3500 E. Fletcher Ave., Suite 301,Tampa,FL 33613
Phone: (813) 396-9137
Email: elswood@coedu.usf.edu
Topic: "Partners in Caring: Parents and Teachers Working Together for Early Success. Compañeros en el Cuidado de los Niños de Primera Infancia: Padres y Maestros Trabajando Juntos Para Obtener el Mejor Éxito a Temprana Edad."

Rosie Emery
20741 Groveline Court, Estero, FL 33928
Phone: (239) 590 2305
E-mail: rosieemery@hotmail.com
Topic: We’re All Interconnected: Teaching Science to Kids with Songs & Animation

Robwyn A. English
6371 Collins Rd. #1214 Jacksonville, Fl 32244
Phone: 904-697-7467
E-mail: robwyn@mac.com
Topic 1: Early Childhood Coach

Jenn Faber
6973 Kimberly Ter Ft. Myers FL 33919
Phone: 239-489-4386
E-mail: jfaber@thechildrenforum.com 
Topic 1: School Age Care (all relevant topics)

Christie Ferris
111 North Gadsden Street, Suite 200, Tallahassee, FL 32301
Phone: 850-921-4491
E-mail: cferris@ounce.org
Topic 1: Winds of Change: Prevent Child Abuse Florida

Beth Finke
600 S. Dearborn #711 Chicago, IL. 60605
Phone: (632) 666-0353
E-mail: info@bethfinke.com
Topic 1: Introducing Children to Blindness, Assistive Technology, and Guide Dogs

Dr. Vicki Folds
6231 NW 58th Way Parkland, FL. 33067
Phone: (561) 900-1881
E-mail: vfolds@msn.com
Topic 1: Social Development is Not Just About Children

Valeria Fontanals
901 Brickell Key Blvd. Apt. 2605 Miami, Fl. 33131
Phone: 305-921-9522
E-Mail: vfontanals@littletalentum.com  or valfont@gmail.com
Topic 1: Multiple Intelligences in the classroom.
Topic 2: Strategies to Foster Children’s Social & Emotional Development.
Topic 3: Working with and identifying Gifted Children.

Bettianne S. Ford
401 SW 42nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32607
Phone: (352) 372-2485
E-mail: bettianne@floridatransitionproject.com
Topic 1: All Aboard the Transition Train

Roz Fox
1425 Ulmer Terrace The Villages, FL. 32162
Phone: (352) 430-0722
Topic 1: Finger Puppets: The Best Ways to Use Them in Your Classroom

Kimberly Fries
119 Penelope Drive, Longwood, FL 32750
Phone: (321) 2775464
E-mail: kim@littlehandsfl.com
Topic 1: Use of Sign Language to Enhance Children's Communication & Literacy

Judy Fujawa
7860 SE 171st Harleston St The Villages FL 32162
Phone: 352-751-1703
E-mail: heyjudeTADA@yahoo.com 
Topic 1: Keynote-The Wonder-Filled World of Young Children
Topic 2: Creative Outdoor Play
Topic 3: Music and Movement

John Funk
1224 E. Parkway Ave. Salt Lake City, Ut. 84106
Phone: 801-556-4982
E-Mail: jfunk@excelligence.com
Topic 1: Social Emotional Strategies.
Topic 2: Early Childhood Assessment.
Topic 3: Children’s Literature.

Bill Ganza
4405 Carriage Crossing Dr. Jacksonville, FL. 32258
Phone: (904) 632-3114
E-mail: wganza@fccj.edu
Topic 1: NAEYC Accreditation Forum

Suzanne Gellens
3026 W. Main Street, Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 813-878-9978
E-mail: eca@ecaoffl.org
Topic 1: Activities That Build The Young Child's Brain
Topic 2: Teaching Peace Skills through Cooperative Play
Topic 3: Staff Meetings: Empowering Staff

Alisa Ghazvini
6000 Boynton Homestead Tallahassee FL 32312
Phone: 850-893-0683
E-mail: ghazviniahsd@earthlink.net 
Topic 1: Early Childhood Public Policies
Topic 2: Program Evaluation and Planning
Topic 3: Environmental Design

Brian Gifford
12000 Alumni Dr UNF/FIE Jacksonville FL 32224
Phone: 904-620-1492
E-mail: bgifford@unf.edu 
Topic 1: Wiggle Your Way Into Reading-Early Literacy
Topic 2: Teaching Emerging Reading Skills
Topic 3: Using Word Walls to Teach Youngest Learners

Estelle Gille
1403 St. Joseph Ave. Pensacola, FL. 32501
Phone: (850) 595-6915
E-mail: egille@escambia.k12.fl.us
Topic 1: Trainings That Sizzle; Techniques for Interactive Training

Shan Goff
325 W. Gaines St. Tallahassee, FL. 32399
Phone: (850) 245-0505
E-mail: Shan.Goff@fldoe.org
Topic 1: VPK Accountability: Readiness Rates
Topic 2: Florida VPK: Initiatives for English Language Learners

Amy Goldin
1 Berry Lane Glen Cove, NY. 11542
Phone: (516) 097-8119
E-mail: songold77@aol.com
Topic 1: It's as Easy as A-B-C and Do-Re-Mi

Maria C. Gomis
3404 SW 152nd Passage, Miami, FL 33185
Phone: (305) 758-2600
E-mail: mgomis@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: La Lectura Compartida: Un modelo de Instrucción Efectivo en la Educación Preescolar y Primaria

Sheila Goodfriend
8796 Boulder Ridge Rd Laurel MD 20723
Phone: 301-490-6303
E-mail: rx4readsuccess@aol.com
Topic 1: Answers to Stumbling Blocks to Reading and Language
Topic 2: Teaching a Child to Read…
Topic 3: Teaching the Learning Disabled Child

Nancy Gorby
725 E. Orange St Tarpon Springs FL 34689
Phone: 727-937-5427
E-mail: nancy.gorby@earthlink.net 
Topic 1: Making Sense of Centers

Parthenia Greene
7024 Marlbrook Dr Charlotte NC 28212
Phone: 704-567-9716
E-mail: k2s1b@aol.com 
Topic 1: Messy Art

Charlene Gross
339 Cottage Ave Jacksonville FL 32206
Phone: 904-634-0189
E-mail: cgross@jaxha.org 
Topic 1: Adults and Children Together Against Violence
Topic 2: Customer Service Classroom Activities (Curriculum)

Donnie Crowe
242 N River Dr, SW Lilburn, GA 30047
Phone: 770-931-2888
E-Mail: becrowe@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: Staff & Professional Responsibilities
Topic 2: Health & Safety

Maryann Harman
149 Garland Cir Palm Harbor FL 34683
Phone: (727) 781-4627
E-mail: mar@musicwithmar.com 
Topic 1: Celebrate Science with Music!
Topic 2: Using Fingerplays to Enhance Learning Skills

Mary Harper, PhD
12012 Riverhills Dr,Tampa, FL 33617
Phone: (813) 758-3018
E-mail: mary.harper@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Topi 1: CDA Training

Lynn Hartle
P.O. Box 161250, Orlando, FL 32816-1250
Phone: (407) 823-4163
E-mail: lhartle@mail.ucf.edu
Topic 1: Connecting Play and Technology to Meet Early Learning Standards

Dr. Connie R. Hebert
478 Amostown Road,West Springfield, MA 01089
Phone: (413) 2222848
E-mail: dr.conniehebert@comcast.net
Topic 1: Catching Falling Readers

Vicky Hepler
8346 Crosswicks Drive Orlando, FL. 32819
Phone: (407) 902-5301
E-mail: dpeskdgteacher@aol.com
Topic 1: Creating Connections in Kindergarten: Building the School Family
Topic 2: Tired of Tattling? How to Decrease Tattling and Empower Children

Scott Hewit
753 Gilbert Road Winter Park FL 32792
Phone: 407-679-4840
E-mail: shewit@rollins.edu 
Topic 1: School Age
Topic 2: Advocacy/Public Policy
Topic 3: Curriculum

Barbara S. Heaton
152 Delaney Station St.
Riverview, FL 33578
Phone: 813-684-4971
E-mail: Barbara.heaton@thecae.org
Topic 1: Teambuilding for Preschool Success
Topic 2: The Role of Language in Fostering Literacy
Topic 3: Recipes for Storybook Reading and Storytelling

Jane Hodges
3360 S. Atlantic Ave, #108 Cocoa Beach FL 32931
Phone: 321-799-3045
E-mail: janeahodges@yahoo.com 
Topic 1: Multicultural Education
Topic 2: Aviation and Space for Young Children
Topic 3: Publishing and Grant Writing

Melissa Hoppen
6011 Shearwater Ln Lithia FL 33547
Phone: 813-393-6277
E-mail: melissahoppen@hotmail.com 
Topic 1: Effective Interviewing-Smart Hiring

Julie Ann Howell
4017 Swift Road Sarasota, FL. 34231
Phone: (941) 922-2662
E-mail: tptlmagazine@comcast.net
Topic 1: From Manuscript to Masterpiece! Professional Publishing with a Personal Touch.

Lillian Hubler
PO Box 33831, Indialantic, FL 32903
Phone: 321-259-0976
E-mail: cacosta@timetosign.com
Topic 1: Ready, Set Sign – Classroom Management the Fun Way!

Jo Hudson
3841 Reid Street Palatka, FL. 32177
Phone: (386) 329-3800
Topic 1: Phonological Awareness: "Does Mother Goose Matter?"

Tara Huls
325 West Gaines Street, Suite 1524, Tallahassee ,FL 32399-0400
Phone: (850) 245-0445
E-mail: Tara.Huls@fldoe.org
Topic 1: What's New: 2008 VPK Education Standards

Harriet Isecke
541 Queen Anne Road, Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone: 201-836-8403
Topic 1 Early Literacy Instruction in New Zealand and Its Implications for Transforming Instruction

Cynthia Jackson
9661 Spring Meadow Dr N, Mobile, AL 36695
Phone: (251) 554-9903
Topic 1: Grant Writing
Topic 2: Behavior Management
Topic 3: Early Literacy

Natalie Jackson
220 Applewood Cir. Melbourne, FL. 32940
Phone: (321) 698-6247
E-mail: natalieej@yahoo.com
Topic 1: Color the Ducks Yellow?" What Art & Science Really Means for Preschoolers

William Janiak
19131 NW 39th Ct Miami FL 33055
Phone: 305-625-2128
E-mail: Bjaniak@bellsouth.net 
Topic 1: Music, Games and Movement
Topic 2: Understanding Difficult Children, People & Ourselves
Topic 3: Stop! Let’s Interact!

Carol Janisz
725 E. Orange St Tarpon Springs FL 34689
Phone: 727-937-5427
Topic 1: Making Sense of Centers

Peggy Janitz
13052 Snell Lane, Bonita Springs, FL 34133
Phone: 239-289-7638
E-mail: peggy@rcma.org
Topic 1: Active Learning for Infants and Toddlers: Aprendizaje Activo para Bebes y Toddlers

Russell & Annie Johnson
231 Hildago Rd. St. Augustine, Fl. 32080
Phone: 904-461-3329
bldgfoundations@aol.com 
Topic 1: My Florida Alphabet
Topic 2: My Animal Alphabet

Kimberly Johnson
2460 16th St., NW, Washington, DC 20009
Phone: 202-265-9090 X311
E-mail: kimberlyj@cdacouncil.org
Topic 1: CDA Training

Candy Jones
1827 S. Columbine Ct. Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Phone: (800) 637-3652
E-mail: candy@teachingstrategies.com
Topic 1: Intentional Teaching Using The Creative Curriculum for Preschool

Anne Juola-Rushton, ABD
12355 Lavender Loop Bradenton, FL. 34212
Phone: (941) 723-4800
E-mail: juolaa@fc.manatee.k12.fl.us
E-mail 2: annejuola@yahoo.com
Topic 1: Language, Literacy, and the Brain
Topic 2: Developing Curriculum: Implications of Brain Research in Education

Cindy Jurie
408 S. Virginia Avenue Sanford, FL. 32771
Phone: (407) 896-4219
E-mail: c.jurie@erikson.edu
Topic: Partners in Care: Supporting Fussy Babies in Child Care

Phyllis Kalifeh
2807 Remington Green Cir Tallahassee FL 32308
Phone: 850-681-7002
E-mail: pkalifeh@fcforum.org 
Topic 1: Advocacy
Topic 2: Leadership
Topic 3: Motivational Topics

Majorie Kanipes
7024 Marlbrook Dr Charlotte NC 28212
Phone: 704-567-9716
E-mail: k2s1b@aol.com 
Topic 1: Messy Art

Teresa Kelley, M.S.
5230 SW 18th St
West Park, FL 33023
Phone: 954-253-8394
E-mail; thekid5683@hotmail.com
Topic 1: The ABC’s of Lesson Planning
Topic 2: Learning Language
Topic 3: Literacy with Shared Poetry

Lisa Kirkland
1418 Houlton Rd Grady AL 36036
Phone: 334-328-2428
E-mail: lck141@hotmail.com 
Topic 1: Reading
Topic 2: Math
Topic 3: Classroom Mgt

David Kisor
259 Pershing Ave. Covington, KY 41011
Phone: 513-325-5418
E-mail: dkisor@childreninc.org
E-mail 2: dkisor@childreninc.org
Topic 1: Music & Social-Emotions Development.
Topic 2: Writing Songs for the Preschooler.

Dr. Anna Kochan
25323 Celestial St. Christmas, Fl 32709
Phone: (859) 431-2075
E-mail: lakochan@mail.ucf.edu
Topic 1: Teacher Education – Multi cultural Programs.
Topic 2: Innovations in ECVE (Curriculum).
Topic 3: Working with foreign caregivers.

Shannon Krukonis
9550 16th St. N St. Petersburg FL 33716
Phone: 727-578-5437
E-mail: skrukonis@rclub.net 
Topic 1: Team Building
Topic 2: Behavior Mgt
Topic 3: Transition/Rally Time Training

Sharron Krull
5854 Fruitwood Common Livermore CA 94550
Phone: 925-606-0909
E-mail: sharron@playpwr.com 
Topic 1: Giggles & Wiggles: Music and Movement Activities
Topic 2: Play Power: Fun & Games to keep kids motivated and fit
Topic 3: Playing to Learn: The Connection Between the body and brain

Dr. Michelle LaRocque
FAU
777 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33431
Phone: 561-297-0241
Email: Larocque@fau.edu
Topic 1: Children with Special Needs
Topic 2: Positive Behavior Support
Topic 3: Multicultural Education

Douglas Latta
1399 CR 753 N Webster FL 33597
Phone: 352-793-3193
Topic 1: Music
Topic 2: Special Education
Topic 3: Curriculum

Pamela Brinker Lelster
2696 Appaloosa Trail, Wellington, FL 33414
Phone: 605-645-2592
E-mail: pamnp907@msn.com
Topic 1: Health Issues of Early Childhood
Topic 2: Childhood Obesity
Topic 3: Family Health Issues; Coping Skills

Ann Levy
5013 Vernon Rd Tallahassee FL 32317
Phone: 850-878-8397
E-mail: annklevy@comcast.net 
Topic 1: Supporting and Including Parents of Many Cultures
Topic 2: Leadership-Center/program mgt and advocacy
Topic 3: Child Guidance

Patty Lister
7325 79th Ave. N. Pinellas Park, Fl. 33781
Phone: 727-547-5307
E-mail: beach5950@yahoo.com 
Topic 1: Incorporating the Florida Standards into your Lesson Plans.

Lorraine Long
3217 Eagle Watch Dr Woodstock GA 30189
Phone: 770-592-3436
E-mail: lorlong@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: "Does Music Enhance Early Literacy?"
Topic 2: Cut A Rug and Jitterbug with music and movement

LouAnn Long
2807 Remington Green Circle Tallahassee, FL. 32308
Phone: (850) 487-6301
E-mail: lalong@centraldirectory.org
Topic 1: Mom to the Rescue! Finding Special Needs Support Services

Lisa Lopez
4202 E. Fowler Ave, EDU 162 Tampa FL 33620
Phone: 813-974-1260
E-mail: lopez@coedu.usf.edu 
Topic 1: Bilingual Development
Topic 2: Parent Involvement

Belinda Lorch
P,O, Box 320187 Cocoa Beach, Fl. 32932
Phone: 321-783-3676
E-mail: bjlorch@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: Conscious Discipline for Teachers
Topic 2: 10 Principals of Conscious Discipline
Topic 3: Conscious Discipline for Parents

Shirley Losch
12651 McGregor Blvd Ste 5-501 Ft. Myers, FL. 33919
Phone: (239) 267-0324
E-mail: shirley.losch@elcofswfl.org
Topic 1: Disaster Preparation: How To Make It Work For Your Program

Ginny Luther
480 NE Lima Vias Jensen Beach FL 34957
Phone: 772-225-1471
E-mail: ginnyluther@peacefulparenting.net 
Topic 1: Transforming Aggression into Helpful Behavior
Topic 2: Building Healthy Attachments
Topic 3: Using I Love You Anger Mgt: Helping Child Dev. Self Control

Gladys Lynch
544 Hunters Run Blvd Lakeland, FL. 33809
Phone: (863) 858-0671
E-mail: gladysylee14@hotmail.com
Topic 1: Tú Puedes !!!

Heidi Maier
4212 SW 22nd St Ocala FL 34474
Phone: 352-291-0931
E-mail: heidimaier@earthlink.net 
Topic 1: Early Literacy
Topic 2: Preparing Your Children for Kindergarten
Topic 3: Developmentally Appropriate Practice

Lynn Mallinson
4535 Sunderland Rd Jacksonville FL 32210
Phone: 904-389-2847
E-mail: lynn-mallinson@yahoo.com 
Topic 1: Curriculum Ideas
Topic 2: Inspiration/Motivation
Topic 3: Building Relationships

Carolynne P. Mather
740 Jessanda Circle Lakeland, Fl 33813
Phone: 863-686-5783
E-Mail: mscpmkids@aol.com
Topic 1: Selection and Retention Of Employees
Topic 2: Building a strong Parent Program.
Topic 3: Operating a Facility with a shoe String Budget.

Roberta “Bobbie” Mathews
104 South 16th Street, Fernandina Beach, FL32034
Phone: (904) 261-2081
E-mail: nanniemfb@aol.com
Topic 1: Let's Go Fly A KITE!!

Davida McDonald
1313 L Street, NW, Suite 500, Washington, D.C. 20005
Phone: (800) 424-2460 ext. 8839
E-mail: dmcdonald@naeyc.org
Topic: Being the Best You Can Be: How to be a More Effective Advocate for Florida's Children

Dawn Martini
P.O. Box 2126 Bristol, PA 19007
Phone: (215) 785-3400
E-mail: dawn@childproviderlaw.com
Topic 1: Conducting a Legally Sound Employment Interview
Topic 2: Management Skills for the Child Care Administrator

Donna B. Mavrides
6350 N.W. 77th Ct.
Parkland, FL 33067
Phone: 954-755-6409
E-Mail: donnamavrides@yahoo.com
Topic 1: An Integrated Curriculum
Topic 2: A Hands-on Brain Based Curriculum
Topic 3: Building Empathy

Ronald McGuckin
P.O. Box 2126 Bristol, PA. 19007
Phone: (215) 785-3400
E-mail: ron@childproviderlaw.com
Topic 1: Ask a Lawyer
Topic 2: The Fair Labor Standards Act: Overtime and Child Care Employees
Topic 3: Working with a Board of Directors

Bronwyn McLemore
12000 Alumni Dr UNF/FIE Jacksonville FL 32224
Phone: 904-620-1497
E-mail: bmclemor@unf.ued 
Topic 1: Wiggle Your Way Into Reading-Early Literacy
Topic 2: Teaching Emerging Reading Skills
Topic 3: Using Word Walls to Teach Youngest Learners

Jean McNeil
7601 Ratling Dr Midlothian VA 23112
Phone: 804-739-6870
E-mail: jeanbmcneilccs@aol.com 
Topic 1: From Teacher to Director
Topic 2: Parents are our Friends
Topic 3: Preschool Curriculum at its Best

Lourdes Milan
19019 Portofino Dr Tampa FL 33647
Phone: 813-615-0769
A Tisket, A Tasket, A Multicultural Basket
Topic 1: The Laughing Classroom
Topic 2: Kindergarten Fun

Lawrence Mione
600 Northern Way, #1705 Winter Springs FL 32708
Phone: 407-366-0747
E-mail: imione@mail.ucf.edu
Topic 1: Social Studies
Topic 2: Understanding our Environment

Carol Montealegre
1322 Castile Ave Coral Gables FL 33134
Phone: 305-461-2645
E-mail: carmonte@bellsouth.net 
Topic 1: Project Work: Toddlers-Preschoolers
Topic 2: High/Scope Curriculum
Topic 3: Best Practices-Integrating Curriculum

Ron Mohl
2695 E. Dominguez St Carson, CA 90895
Phone: (800) 421-5354
E-mail: ronlakeshore@sbcglobal.net
Topic 1: Science Safari: Hands on Science Activities

Patricia Moll
4104 Lynn Ave Tampa, FL. 33603
Phone: (813) 417-2019
E-mail: hamptonmaein@yahoo.com
Topic 1: Cut up with Scissors
Topic 2: Read Me a Book About Me

Anna Moo
Good Moo’s Productions
330 SW 165th St., Newberry, FL 32669
Phone: 352-472-6223
Email: anna@annamoo.com
Website: www.annamoo.com
Topic 1: Positive learning with Music-multicultural/language/literacy
Topic 2: De-stress, re-invest in your self. (Care for the care giver)

Antrica Morgan
325 W. Gaines St Ste 1524 Tallahassee, FL. 32399
Phone: (850) 245-0445
E-mail: Antrica.Morgan@fldoe.org
Topic 1: VPK Education Standards: What a Parent Should Know

Rick Morris
19605 S State Rd 7, #D Boca Raton FL 33498
Phone: 561-451-0524
E-mail: azmor99@yahoo.com 
Topic 1: Visual Development
Topic 2: Visual Development in Special Needs Children

Laura Mykel
3910 Sawyer Lane, New Port Richey, FL 34652
Phone: (727) 859-0974
E-mail: khuki@msn.com
Topic 1: BEADS and Feathers- How to teach Native American Culture Without Offending

Laurie Nelesen
1808 Visconti Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32211
Phone: (904) 720-0761
E-mail: LHNELESEN@YAHOO.COM
Topic 1: Accreditation in the Family Child Care Home

Jan Nelsen-Parish
1421 Noble Street Longwood, FL 32750
Phone: (407) 831-0776
E-mail: mjparish1@earthlink.net
Topic 1: Engaging Preschoolers in Language, Literacy, and Vocabulary Learning

Pamela C. Phelps
2746 W. Tharpe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303
Phone: (850) 386-1450
E-mail: cccrt@comcast.net
Topic: 1: Beyond Centers and Circle Time Theme Series
Topic: 1: Recipe for Success in the VPK Classroom!

Anita Platt
10077 NW 29th St., Coral Springs, FL 33065
Phone: (954) 761-2137
E-mail: aplatt@broward.org
Topic 1: What is a Quality Rating Improvement System(QRIS)?

Dottie Ports
360 Rio Villa Blvd, Indialantic, FL 32903
Phone: 321-777-7355
E-mail: kports@cfl.rr.com
Topic 1: Look! Look! I'm a Book

Cherrietta Prince
P.O. Box 3092, Ocala, FL 34478
Phone: (352) 854-2314
E-mail: editor_cp@yahoo.com
Topic 1: How to Behave So that Your Preschooler Will,Too!

Susan Prince
1422 Beacon St, New Smyrna Beach,FL 32169
Phone: 205) 418-4552
E-mail: sprince123@aol.com
Topic 1: Spread Your Arms, Hold Your Breath, and Always Trust Your Cape!

Janice Nieliwocki
P O Box 2126 Bristol, PA 19007
Phone: (215) 785-3400
E-mail: Janice@childproviderlaw.com
Topic 1: Parent Issues
Topic 2: A Harmonious Workplace: Getting Along with Others

Beverly Oglesby
3138 Rhone Dr Jacksonville FL 32208
Phone: 904-765-0814
E-mail: boglesby1@bellsouth.net 
Topic 1: Nursery Rhymes and Poems from A to Z
Topic 2: Insects from A to Z
Topic 3: Multicultural Literature in the Early Childhood Classroom

Jennifer Ohlsen
146 Teal Lane Tallahassee FL 32308
Phone: (850) 345-6389
E-mail: johlsen@kidsincorporated.org 
E-mail 2: jennifer.ohlsen@earthlink.net
Topic 1: Fun in the Sun-shine State! Planning Outdoor Learning Experiences
Topic 2: Beyond Centers and Circle Time
Topic 3: Birth to 3 Development

Tara Orlowski
DCF, 1317 Winewoods Tallahassee, FL. 32399
Phone: (850) 921-4713
E-mail: tara_orlowski@dcf.state.fl.us
Topic 1: Department of Children & Families Update: Training, Credentialing, and Licensing

Renee Majors-Overby
2610 Twelve Point Dr. Lakeland FL 33811
Phone: 863-838-6372
E-mail: earlychildhoodtrainer@yahoo.com
Website: www.reneeoverby.com
Topic 1: Environments? Ratings (In/Out Doors)
Topic 2: Child Development (Birth – 3rd Grade)
Topic 3: Discipline The Brain Smart Way

Doris Patterson
32869 Yaupon Dr. Lillian, AL 36549
Phone: (251) 962-9530
E-mail: kitkat1214@gulftel.com
Topic 1: Setting the Tone for Learning: Positive Social and Emotional Environments

Keith Pentz
P.O. Box 67 Lewisville, NC. 27023
Phone: (941) 320-2315
E-mail: kpentz@kaplanco.com
Topic 1: Constructing Affective Environments

Juelie Perry
145 21st Ave Vero Beach, FL. 32968
Phone: (772) 589-1335
E-mail: jperry@tlcpreschool.com
Topic 1: 6 Secrets to a Successful Circle Time

Janie Peterson
8922 Cuming St Omaha, NE 68114
Phone: (402) 926-4373
E-mail: janiep@behavenkids.com
Topic 1: “Ol-Yeller" Hitting, Kicking, and Biting: How to Work with the Aggressive Child

Dr. James Powell
P.O. Box 882 Opp AL 36467
E-mail: drjim@alaweb.com 
Topic 1: Positive Affirmations Solve Discipline Problems
Topic 2: Literacy with a Flare
Topic 3: Using Children's Literature to Promote Positive Outcomes

Anna Pridgen
1621 Crawford's Pointe Dr. Greenville, NC 27834
Phone: (252) 355-6621
E-mail: anna@fullofgracepublishing.com
Topic 1: Bringing Puppets and Songs to Life for Learning

Florie Reber
10109 Parley Drive Tampa, FL 33626
Phone: (813) 926-0089
E-mail: freber@tampabay.rr.com
Topic 1: Treasure Baskets and Trinket Bags: The Basics of Heuristic Play

Dr. Wilma Robles de Melendez
1750 NE 167th St North Miami, FL 33162
Phone: (954) 262-8644
E-mail: martrobw@nova.edu
Topic 1: Un Arcoiris de Ideas para Apoyar a los Niños y sus Familias que Aprenden

Maren Roedenbeck
8850 SW 123 CT H406, Miami, Fl33186
Phone: (305) 2834384
E-mail: roedenbeck@dadeschools.net
Topic 1: Enseñando sobre la nutrición utilizando un jardín de vegetales.

Wendy Rollin
P.O. Box 250653, Franklin, MI, 48025
Phone: (248) 553-7292
E-mail: wpianolady@aol.com
Topic1: MUSIC IS MY FRIEND! Inspire Bright Blossoming Beat by Beat!

Melissa Roney
1625 Executive Drive South Duluth, GA 30096
Phone: (770) 279-7777
E-mail: melissa@kidsrkids.com
Topic 1: Making Your Vision Come to Life Through Professional Development

Dr. Amelia Rose
1011 Green Pine, F-2 West Palm Beach FL 33409
Phone: 561-689-5780
E-mail: drair02@yahoo.com 
Topic 1: Cultural Competence: The Real Deal
Topic 2: Domestic Violence & Child Development
Topic 3: Grandparenting: Opportunities and Challenges

Michele W. Rosen
7240 SW 60th Street, Miami, FL 33143
Phone: (305) 500-9235
E-mail: mrosenhome@aol.com
Topic 1: Building Structures: Play with Open-ended Materials

Christine Saling
3865 North Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL32935
Phone: (321) 433-5558
E-mail: salingc@brevardcc.edu
Topic 1: Constructive Play: Effective Strategies for Managing Challenging Behaviors

Dr. Angela Salmon
10981 NW 59th ST. Doral, Fl 33178
Phone: (305) 986-1487
E-mail: salmona@fiu.edu
Topic 1: Alternativas Adecuadas para favorecer la adquisición del lenguaje oral y escrito en

Susan M. Samuel
3844 Tarpon Pointe Cir, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Phone: 727-522-2111 X163
E-mail: ssamuel@shorecrest.org
Topic 1: From Fly Swatters to Squirt Bottles

Barbara Saunders
9380 Paseo De Valencia Drive Fort Myers, FL. 33908
Phone: 239-267-4105
E-mail: blsaunders@mindspring.co
Topic 1: Docs For Tots: Early Learning Coalition of Southwest Florida Physician Outreach
Topic 2: Heads up Reading

Carl D. Saunders
1244 N. Farmview Dr, Dover, DE 19904
Phone: 302-346-2066
E-mail: educatedone69@hotmail.com
Topic 1: Observing Young Children
Topic 2: Assessment of Young Children
Topic 3: Play & Literacy? How Are They Related?

Pam Schiller
14031 Ashland Landing Cypress TX 77429
E-mail: pschiller@entouch.net 
Topic 1: The Crucial Role of Social-Emotional Development
Topic 2: Creating Readers
Topic 3: Adult Training Techniques

Annearle Schilling
P.O. Box 307 Howey-in-the-Hills FL 34737
Phone: 352-324-2942
E-mail: Annearle1A1@netzero.com
Topic 1: Language-Spoken word
Topic 2: Play- a means of making facts real
Topic 3: Adult-rolls to facilitate childs growth

Carl Seltzer
1112 Orange Grove Lane, Apopka, FL 32712
Phone: (407) 889-9661
E-mail: seltzerc@aol.com
Topic 1: Steps to Success -- Getting Children Ready For The New Math Standards

Loree Semler
8608 Leighton Dr Tampa FL 33614
Phone: (813) 879-5090
E-mail: lsemler@stlawrence.org 
Topic 1: The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss
Topic 2: Grant Writing
Topic 3: Fall in Florida

Elisa Schleig
6152 Delancey Station St.
Riverview, FL 33578
Phone: (813) 401-6954
E-mailelisa.schleig@thecae.org 
Topic 1: Unique Methods for Parents – “PUMP it UP!”
Topic 2: Dramatic Play – “Acting in the Classroom”
Topic 3: Staff Motivation – “Aim for the Starts”

Karen Shea
127 SE 16th Ave. Apt. Gainesville, FL 32601
Phone: (352) 392-2330
E-mail: kadeedle@aol.com
Topic 1: Sign Language for Infants and Toddlers

Elisa Shepherd
1460 Walnut Hill Cir Lawrenceville, Ga 30043
Phone: (770) 279-7777
E-mail: elisa@KidsRKids.com
Topic: Love is a Teaching Tool: Developing Social and Emotional Skills

Dr. Diane Sherkow
607 Village Lake Dr Weston, FL 33326
Phone: 954-829-9647
E-mail: sherkowedd@aol.com
Topic 1: Defining the "Alphabet Soup" of Special Needs

Dr. Rebecca Shore
4105 Greenvale Ct Winston Salem NC 27104
Phone: 336-794-2963
www.nurseryminds.com 
Topic 1: Brain Science 101 for Non-Neurologists
Topic 2: Music and the Brain/Change the Brain Change your Life
Topic 3: Leadership Seminars

Susan Slack
P.O. Box 37 Sarasota FL 34230
Phone: 941-378-9849
E-mail: ReadingRhythm@gmail.com
Topic 1: Rhythm, singing and circle dancing for literacy
Topic 2: Play acting folktales from around the world
Topic 3: Brain research and the creative arts

Bradley Smith
4331 E. Baseline Rd. Suite B105-621 Gilbert, Az. 85234
Phone: 602-999-9690
E-mail: Bradley@handprint.org
Website: www.handprint.org
Topic 1: Director Management Training
Topic 2: 101 transition Activities
Topic 3: Professionalism including “Work Ethics”

Susan Smith
11718 Pleasant Ridge Cir#1806 Little Rock, AR 72223
Phone: (501) 224-0522
E-mail: susan72051@comast.net
Topic 1: Nursery Rhymes: More Than Meets the Eye
Topic 2: Overview of the Core Knowledge Preschool Program

Halle Smith
8115 S. Tropical Trl Merritt Island FL 32952
Phone: 321-537-7353
E-mail: halle.smith@pearsonlearning.com 
Topic 1: Bldg & Using Comprehensive Integrated Pre-k Curriculum
Topic 2: Observational Assess (Read, Talk & Sing Together)

JW Snyder
3437 Cove Ct Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone: (321) 242-0115
E-mail: jwandjean@msn.com
Topic 1: Using Music and Movement in Any Curriculum

Aileen Socarras Machado
1795 W 72 St, Hialeah, FL 33014
Phone: (305) 362-4009
E-mail: aileenmachado@yahoo.com
Topic 1: Using Manipulatives to Connect Theory to Practice

Sarah Sprinkel
1031 Osceola Ave Winter Park FL 32789
Phone: 407-247-1912
E-mail: sprinks@cfymca.org 
Topic 1: Brain Development
Topic 2: Literacy and Young Children
Topic 3: Learning through play

Susan Stewart
111 Tanglewood Ct FL
Phone: 239-732-0882
E-mail: Stewartsu@collier.k12.fl.us 
Topic 1: Emergent Literacy

Janet Stutzman
9501 Princess Palm Ave., Suite 100,Tampa, FL 33619
Phone: (813) 393-4453
E-mail: stutzman@nsu.nova.edu
Topic 1: Widening the Lens, Quality from a Program Administration Perspective

Robin Suitt
30020 Windward Drive, Canyon Lake, CA 92587
Phone: (866) 933-7529
E-mail: robin@learningwonders.com
Topic 1: No More Dick and Jane: Real Early Literacy Stratagies

Madelyn Swift
2140 E. Southlake Blvd, PMB 640 Southlake TX 76092
Phone: 817-488-4664
E-mail: childright@childright.com 
Topic 1: Discipline
Topic 2: Character Development
Topic 3: Communication Skills

Dr. Tunde Szecsi
10501 FGCU Blvd S Fort Myers FL 33065
Phone: 239-590-7788
E-mail: tszecsi@fgcu.edu 
Topic 1: Education of Culturally/Linguistically Diverse Children
Topic 2: Diversity & ESOL issues
Topic 3: International Ed. (Early Childhood Ed in Europe)

Venetia Timm
9999 NW 1st Court Coral Springs FL 33071
Phone: 954-461-1167 or 954-255-8553
Email: vwtimm@aol.com
Topic 1: Surfing for $$-Where to Look and How to Get It
Topic 2: Grants and Government Relations
Topic 3: Setting Up Your Office and File Systems

Nicole Trask
13100 McCall Rd Port Charlotte, FL 33981
Phone: (941) 697-4266
Topic 1: Funky Finger Plays and Sassy Songs

Miriam Trehearne
348 Oakfern Cr. S.W. Calgary, AB T2V4T4
Phone: (403) 238-5049
E-mail: miriam.trehearne@telus.net
Topic: From High-Risk to Success before Grade One: We Have the Proof

Melissa Helen Trentham
201 W Broward Blvd, Room 403J Fort Lauderdale FL 33301
Phone: 954-759-5443
E-Mail: Melissa_H_Trentham@dcf.state.fl.us
Topic: Department of Children and Families-Child Care Training and Credential Information

Blanche R. Turner
1011 Dorchester St, Jacksonville, FL 32208
Phone: 904-630-3647
E-mail: bturner@coj.net
Topic 1: Family Child Care Home: All ages

Kimberly Valdes
8604 Leighton Dr. Tampa, FL 33614
Phone: (813) 879-5090
E-mail: kvaldes@stlawrence.org
Topic 1: The Wonderful World of Dr. Seuss

Scott VanLue
940 Centre Circle Suite 1010 Altamonte Springs, Fl. 32714
Phone: 407-862-5637
E-mail: DRV@vitishealthcare.com
Topic 1: Sensory Processing Disorders
Topic 2: Obesity and Insulin Resistance

Linda Vinson
1813 Hudson Cr. S, Melbourne, FL 32935
Phone: (321) 773-7591
E-mail: vinsonl@cfl.rr.com
Topic 1: The 3 R's All in a Book: Reuse, Recycle, Read

Lois Wachtel
12930 Mapleton ct. Boca Raton, Fl. 33428
Phone: 561-488-2231
E-mail: beginningsteps@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: Begging Steps to Reading.
Topic 2: Beginning Steps to Open-Ended Art.
Topic 3: Beginning Steps to Creative Literature Magic.

Mary Wakeman
2511 Noble Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32308
Phone: (850) 425-8112
E-mail: mwakeman@mcconnaughhay.com
Topic 1: Las Familias Invisibles: La crianza de niños sin protección legal en las familias de
Topic 2: The Invisible Families: Gays and Lesbians Co-parenting without Legal Protectio

Kirk Wang
Learningground, Inc
5120 N. Florida Ave. Tampa, Fl 33603
Phone: (813) 818-9318
E-mail: kirkwang@learningground.com
Topic 1: A Better Way to Assess Success

Dr. Diana Wehrell-Grabowski
104 N. Brevard Ave Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
Phone: (321) 799-9004
E-mail: drdianascience@bellsouth.net
Topic 1: Science Experiences for the Early Childhood Classroom
Topic 2: Literature and Science Connections in the Early Childhood Classroom
Topic 3: Integrating Science Across the Curriculum (Early Childhood)

Lynne Weinick
213 Anniversary Lane Acworth, GA 30102
Phone: 770-485-1890
Email: lynneweinick@msn.com
Topic 1: Developmentally Appropriate Attitudes
Topic 2: Yes I Can – Steps Toward NAEYC Accreditation
Topic 3: To Market To Market – successful and innovative ways to market your center

Tressa Wickman
4245 Corydon Avenue, North Port, FL 34286
Phone: (941) 3616240
E-Mail: tjwjbw100592@comcast.net
Topic 1: Circle Time with Infants and Toddlers

Tyrone Williams
8350 Pamplona St. Navarre, FL 32566
Phone: (850) 939-4628
E-mail: tywilliams227@msn.com
Topic 1: Connecting Early Childhood Activities to Florida Standards

Beth Wise
3608 Shamrock Ct Orlando, FL. 32806
Phone: (407) 438-4955
E-mail: bethwise@cfl.rr.com
Topic 1: Let's Investigate! Integrating Science into the Preschool Curriculum

Dr. Janice Wood
4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd Jacksonville FL 32224
Phone: 904-620-1239
E-mail: jawood@unf.edu 
Topic 1: Early Literacy
Topic 2: Preparing Children to be successful readers
Topic 3: Early Literacy and Learning Model (ELLM)

Charles Wolfgang
713 Middlebrooks Tallahassee, FL 32312
Phone: (850) 386-8162
E-mail: wolfgang@coe.fsu.edu
Topic 1: Dealing With Bullying, Biting, Kicking, and the Swearing Child With out Punishment

Shari E. Young
6256 Lansdowne Circle, Boynton Beach, FL 33472
Phone: (561) 572-2381
E-mail: eclcdir@ttwbb.org
Topic 1: Leap into Literacy

Andrea Zabel
1031 NE 203rd Lane, North Miami Beach, FL 33179
Phone: (954) 761-2135
E-mail: azabel@broward.org
Title1: Environment Rating Scales (ERS): Pitfalls to Avoid