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Katrina M. Carter-Harris, MS, LCCA, LCPAA, CFLE, CCHC
Trainer #: 3965 Virtual and In-person
Regions: Statewide
Katrina has over 25 years of experience in roles such as TSR Teacher and Director of TRS 4-star programs. She specializes in early intervention, child and family studies, living and development, special needs, and trauma-informed care. She is the current Director of Operations at the Alamo Area Community Network. She owns Carter Childcare Services and Consulting and provides services to various organizations, childcare professionals, business owners, and administrators. She was recognized as the 2023 TAEYC Administrator of the Year.
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Vickie Maertz
Trainer # : 3350 Virtual & In-Person
Regions: Statewide, Corpus Christi, Victoria, Houston, Huntsville, Beaumont, Austin, San Antonio
I'm an Occupational Therapist passionate about child development and supporting children of all abilities. I offer training on child development, brain development, special needs, and managing behavioral needs in children. With my medical background, I provide a unique perspective that bridges therapy and practical strategies. In addition to training, I also create planners for childcare directors and trainers to help them stay organized and effective.
Specialty Areas : Doctorate in Occupational Therapy, SIPT- Sensory Integration
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Diane Goyette
www.paramountconsultingfirm.org
diane@earlychildhoodspecialties.com
Trainer# 1420 Virtual & In-Person
Regions: Statewide
Child Development Specialist, Child Care Health Consultant, Trainer and Keynote Speaker with 35 years of experience in early childhood education, teaching both children and adults in many settings. Founder and Owner of Early Childhood Specialties, Creator of the 4 C’s Framework of Emotional Support. Passionate about supporting educators by sharing latest research and building their emotional intelligence.
Specialty Areas : Social Emotional: Challenging Behaviors, Resilience & Self-Regulation, Positive Guidance, Infant Mental Health, Adult-Child Relationships, Play-Based Learning; Special Needs (ADHD, ASD, SPD)
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Irene Campos
Spanish Bilingual Trainer# 1716 Virtual & In-Person
Regions: Austin, San Antonio, Waco
Over 15 years of experience including teaching kindergarten, preschool, children with disabilities, at-home parenting support, and as an Early Childhood Specialist in Austin ISD. She currently provides consultation and training services to childcare centers as a CCHC and through United way. She also provides Language Assessment to students at various childcare centers.
Specialty Areas: Reading Specialist, Special Ed, ASQ trainer
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Karla Judith Lee
Spanish Bilingual Trainer #91856 Virtual & In-Person
Regions: El Paso, Midland, Lubbock
With over a decade of experience in the field of child development, specializing in early childhood development consultation, professional development provision, and education. Expertise lies in delivering comprehensive consulting services tailored to daycares, military establishments, and educational agencies. Additionally, a proven track record in developing customized training programs for a diverse range of organizations.
Specialty Areas: Early Childhood Development, Parent Engagement, Challenging Behaviors, Children with Special Needs, Health and Safety, Social-Emotional Development
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Vickey Burton
https://aservantshearthh.wixsite.com/handmaidensheart
Trainer# 1180 Virtual & In-Person
Regions: Corpus Christi, Houston, Fort Worth, Waco, Austin, San Antonio, San Angelo
Vickey M. Burton is an "educarer" who desires to reach and teach to the exceptional needs of all children and their families. Vickey is a known speaker with 22 + years of childcare ministry experience. She has a passion to minister to children, families and early child care teachers. Vickey has a Bachelor of Science (Occupational Education) Degree in Early Childhood Development from Wayland Baptist University and has completed her master’s in special education (ECE) from Wayland Baptist University. Her greatest joy is her love of and service to Jesus Christ and her many children and their families.
Specialty Areas : Infant, Toddler, Special Needs
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Dr. Debra Arce
www.paramountconsultingfirm.org
Spanish Bilingual Trainer #37275 Virtual & In-Person
Regions: Statewide
Dr. Debra Lynn Arce is an educator and co‐founder of several consulting firms. She has a variety of experiences in public school, childcare, and higher education. Dr. Arce has successfully created, designed, and aligned school curriculum for over twenty‐eight years, and has served in various capacities as a school administrator PK‐12th. She is currently a Assistant Professor of Practice at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Arce has an undergraduate degree from Pan American University in Marketing, masters in School Administration from University of Texas‐Pan American and a doctorate from University of Houston in Educational Leadership for Cultural Studies.
Specialty Areas: Curriculum Alignment, Special education, Section 504 & Dyslexia, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood, Bilingual, Science, and Reading