Shirley Smith
Early Childhood Educational Consultant
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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Shirley Smith is a native of southern Virginia and currently resides in Arlington, VA. She is an Early Childhood educator of 28 years and the eldest of thirteen children. She is the proud Mom of two sons. Trevor is a comedian and Akeen is a musician.
Shirley started her career journey at North Carolina Wesleyan College, and later obtained her Child Development Credentials. Shirley continued coursework at the University of District of Columbia, where she earned credits toward becoming a Preschool Director.
Continual classes and training with Dr. Becky Bailey as a student of Conscious Discipline have kept Shirley abreast of the latest research concerning Exceptional Learners and trauma-affected brains. She currently works as the Director of St. Matthew's Weekday School in Annandale, VA. Shirley conducts monthly professional development training for teachers, models appropriate interactions with children, collaborates with teaching teams and presents parental coaching sessions.
Connect With I Love You Rituals
Come have a blast connecting with your colleagues. Authentic connections actually help to wire the brain for impulse control and willingness. Explore how to use these joyful techniques from Conscious Discipline with groups of children and with individual children, as well as helping children connect with each other.
Using Visuals to Create Safety and Success
Why is safety important? Safety is essential for optimal brain development and academic success. Without safety, it becomes more difficult for children to become successful learners. During this session we will discuss how visuals can answer "Yes" to the brain's question of "Am I Safe" so children CAN learn. We will learn how to practice the Skills of Composure and Assertiveness as we create routines and implement structures that help every child experience a felt sense of safety in our School Family.
Shirley Smith
Early Childhood Educational Consultant
Arlington, Virginia, United States
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