What did I want to be when I grew up – and how I’ve come to make it happen! I began my passion and understanding of children as a teenager working with a child who had been severely burned. She taught me how precious life can be and how our outlook can make a huge… Read more about My Journey Blog
Responsive and Engaging Workshop
Increase the knowledge and skills of bilingual early childhood educators through state of the art interactive workshops that promote life-long learning and respond to educators’ unique needs and setting.
Continuous Quality Assessment and Participatory Research
Conduct assessment on teacher-child interaction, program quality, and participatory research aimed at empowering early childhood stakeholders with meaningful data for classroom and program wide quality enhancement.
Strength Based Coaching
Foster competency of early childhood educators, especially those who speak Spanish, through reflective and responsive coaching that builds on their strengths and leads to sustainable change.Latest From The Blog
Making time to enjoy the simple things – what a concept!
How ironic, now that I am feeling professionally fulfilled and am working with amazing people, I am making sure that I take time to reenergize and find myself on a mini vacation, surrounded by natural beauty. It is both energizing and relaxing. In the past, when I was really stressed and feeling exhausted from not… Read more about Making time to enjoy the simple things – what a concept!
Reconnecting children with nature – in the city!
I just came from a lovely rainy visit to an outdoor wonderland in a city public school! A place where children can dig in the soil for worms, plant vegetables and herbs, water their plants, walk over a small bridge, or just sit on a log and contemplate their next adventure! How many of you… Read more about Reconnecting children with nature – in the city!
Always a Pleasure!
Working with Jill is always a pleasure! Whatever type of professional development we need, Jill has met with us and personalized the work. Our staff learn so much from her extensive expertise and they really connect to her as a trainer. As we know, relationships are key to learning!
Susan Goettl, Early Childhood/Disabilities Administrator
Skillful Guidance and Expertise
“As a highly skilled ECD professional Jill McFarren Aviles is committed to ensuring that young children are cared for nurtured and learning. Her skillful guidance and expertise on our international projects has been greatly appreciated” .
Diane Whitehead, Executive Director
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