Early Childhood Education

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Heather leads keynotes and workshops around the US and internationally. Focused on free play and shaking up adult beliefs and habits, she gives audiences practical tips to cope with active children who come packed with big emotions.

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What audiences are saying

“One of the best keynotes I recall us hosting. She reaffirms your belief in the power of play and sends you back to work Monday morning armed with fresh ideas.”
– Michelle, conference coordinator, Portland, OR

“Heather stood out as a major highlight of the event. Her sessions were packed and people lined up to talk to her afterwards. It was like rock star status. Even months after the event people are still talking about her!”
– Saundra, Unplug & Play conference director, San Jose, CA

“Just three days after your visit, and what changes we’ve seen in the kids. Really remarkable!”
– Danielle, preschool director

Event highlights

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Examples of past speaking

  • Play Empowers conference, Frederick, MD
  • Jewish Early Childhood Council of Atlanta, GA
  • Lutheran Early Childhood Educators, Minneapolis, MN
  • Early Childhood Development Group, Tucson, AZ
  • Unitarian Church of All Souls, New York, NY
  • University of New Mexico, Children's Campus, Albuquerque, NM
  • Santa Clara Valley Council of coop preschools, CA
  • San Francisco Council of coop preschools, CA
  • Intel Parents Network, Intel Corporation, Hillsboro, OR
  • Unplug and Play state conference, San Jose, CA
  • Children of The Woodlands conference, Houston, TX
  • Fairfield area preschools, Fairfield, CT
  • Provider Resource Organization annual conference, Portland, OR
  • OAEYC, Ohio Association for the Education of Young Children, Sandusky, OH
  • Child Care Directors Association, Lethbridge, Alberta
  • Kidz First Network Parent Link conference, Chestermere, Alberta
  • Child Care Association conference, Medicine Hat, Alberta
  • Remarkable Play conference, Truro, Nova Scotia

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