Instructors

As Primary Instructor:

• EDRU 9066: Literacy Instruction for the Early-Childhood Classroom
• EDDU 9557: Music and Rhythm in the Early Childhood Classroom
• EDDU 9558: Phonemic Awareness for Early Childhood Education

As Primary Instructor:

• EDSU 9038: Math Foundations in the Primary Classroom
• EDNU 9107: Introduction to Children with Exceptional Needs
• EDDU 9559: Partnering with Families and Community in ECE
• EDDU 9600: Play-Based Learning
• EDDU 9555: Early Childhood Development & SEL

Lindsey is passionate about developmentally appropriate instruction in early childhood education
Lindsey’s primary purpose is to help teachers understand the foundations of early childhood education to bring into their own primary classrooms and set young students up for success
Lindsey’s personal interests include: traveling, kayaking, hiking, and yoga

As Primary Instructor:

• EDUU 9357: Teaching Financial Literacy, Grades 4-8

As Primary Instructor:

• EDDU 9556: Foundations of Learning
• EDUU 9350: Developing a Growth Mindset in the Primary Classroom
• EDUU 9351: Developing Executive Function Skills in the Primary Classroom
• EDUU 9353: Motor Skills and Sensory Integration in the Primary Classroom
• EDUU 9356: STEM/STEAM in the Primary Classroom

As Primary Instructor:

• EDUU 9348: Creating Calm in Your Classroom

As Primary Instructor:

• EDKU 9857: Bringing Media Literacy into the K-12 Classroom

As Primary Instructor:

• EDCU 9895: Creating a Positive Learning Environment
• EDCU 9896: Discipline Designed for Today’s Classroom
• EDUU 9985: Crafting Your Plan for Health & Wellness
• EDUU 9986: Health and Wellness for the Educator

K-12 Public Schools and Collegiate level, 13+ years.

Matt is passionate about cutting edge curriculum and pedagogy.

His primary purpose is helping other teachers reach their personal and professional goals.

Matt’s personal interests are family, outdoor adventure, and exercise science.

As Primary Instructor:

• EDKU 9016: Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom
• EDKU 9852: Hyperdocs – Reinvent Your Teaching
• EDKU 9853: Google Classroom
• EDKU 9855: Using Technology to Support Authentic Learning
• EDKU 9858: Creating and Maintaining the Technology Infused Classroom

K-8 General Ed; K-12 Technology 30+ years.

Site and District Tech Coordinator; Technology Program Planner; Conference Presenter; Author.

“My current educational goal is to aid in the development of effective and responsible technology use by all students and innovative technology implementation by teachers.”

Joe’s personal interests include: Music (guitar/drums), his classic VW bus and helping with local animal rescues.

As Primary Instructor:

• EDUU 9801: Including the Excluded
• EDUU 9802: Reversing the Trend-From Narcissism to Compassion

Budd MacKenzie was recognized by His Holiness the Dalai Lama as an “Unsung Hero of Compassion” in 2014.

Trust in Education, founder, a grass roots non-profit helping Afghans rebuild their lives;

Wrote and Published “Off the Couch into the War for Hearts and Minds”.

Recognitions for his humanitarian work include Lafayette Citizen of the Year, the Paul Harris Fellow Award from the Lafayette Rotary, the Peace and Justice Award from the Mount Diablo Peace and Justice Center, and the 2018 Choice Humanitarian Award for Contra Costa County.

As Primary Instructor:

• EDUU 9347: Cognitive Regulation
• EDUU 9352: Identity and Agency
• EDUU 9354: Public Spirit
• EDUU 9355: Social Skills
• EDUU 9358: The Key to Motivation and Learning
• EDUU 9803: Teaching for Retention

K-12 School Psychologist 20+ years.

Collegiate Professional Development Coordinator, Developer, and Instructor 16+.

“I take pride in helping educators enhance student learning while bringing passion into their classrooms.”

Ryan loves spending time with family and friends, especially outdoors. His favorite activities include snowboarding, golf, and hiking.