Conference handouts may be accessed, Wednesday, April 7, by clicking the link on the title. Lost your password? Please contact Outreach Services (conferences-workshops@uwstout.edu), and an e-mail with your password will be sent the next business day.
*Preconference workshops have been approved for .5 CEUs.*
 Let’s Talk Toddlers Again!
Memorial Student Center Ballroom C
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 Early Literacy and the Brain Memorial Student Center Ballroom A
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 Teaching Science to Meet Today’s Diverse Needs Memorial Student Center Ballroom B
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 The Courage to Explore: Integrating Diversity in Early Childhood Programs Memorial Student Center Northwoods
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Jamie Lynch is an instructional specialist in the Infant/Toddler Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She has a M.S. in Education, B.S. in Early Childhood Education, and a B.S. in Child Development Family Life, all from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Jamie recently published an article on the topic of understanding children and sleep. She belongs to the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). She was a co-author of the Moozie Kindness Curriculum. Jamie has presented locally, regionally and nationally as well as consulted for Jonti-Craft Early Learning, Children's Kindness Network and High Reach Learning.
Kathy Preusse has a M.S. in Education and a B.S. in Early Childhood both from the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She is an instructional specialist in the Infant/Toddler Lab at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. She has published articles entitled Fostering Prosocial Behavior in Young Children, Guidance and Discipline Strategies for Young Children: Time Out is Out and Understanding Children and Sleep. Kathy is a member of National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). She was a co-author of the Moozie Kindness Curriculum. She has presented locally, regionally and nationally as well as consulted for Jonti-Craft Early Learning, Children's Kindness Network and High Reach Learning.
Pam Schiller is a curriculum specialist and freelance author and speaker. Dr. Schiller has worked as a childcare administrator and has also taught in the public schools. She served as Head of the Early Childhood Department at the University of Houston where she also directed the Lab School. Dr. Schiller shares her extensive knowledge in workshops, radio and television interviews, and as a popular keynote speaker and author. She is the author of five curriculums, eleven children’s books, more than thirty teacher and parent resource books and a number of other creative projects such as activity books, DVDs and CDs. Pam lives in Cypress, TX.
Dr. Sue Unger, a dedicated and experienced educator, offers you a rare insight into an unending source of highly usable and extensively proven educational activities for children of all ages. She shares a wealth of usable ideas and proven activities you can apply immediately. This nationally acclaimed teacher, professor, administrator, and teacher trainer gives you a practical and hands-on approach to enhance and encourage your students’ learning. She has been a dedicated education professional for over 36 years. Her diversified background allows her to inject into her workshops a wealth of knowledge and experiences. Her approach of incorporating science throughout the curriculum excites teachers and students about nature/science and encourages lifelong learning.
Jeanette Paulson is the Director of Workforce Initiatives and has worked at WECA for 11 years. Mary Babula is WECA Director of Membership Services and has worked at WECA for 27 years.
Jeanette Paulson and Mary Babula have a passion for supporting and including all children and families in early childhood programs and have presented on this topic statewide.