Mission and Vision:
To help the next generation be more connected and compassionate than the last.
Using the S.C.U.B.A. approach, I help parents dive deeper into their child's behavior (and their own), increasing empathy and compassion for their child...and themselves.
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Education
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M.A., Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)
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Master Teacher in ECSE, California Teaching Credential
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B.A. in Theater Arts
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Training in psychotherapy (Dramatherapy)
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Teacher training at Mindful Schools
Experience
Kristene has more than 30 years of professional experience in a variety of settings, including:
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early intervention/developmental specialist
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family-centered developmental assessments
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parent support group leader
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intra-agency service coordinator
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parent educator/coach
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content creator for Parent Lab (parent education company)
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director of education, Parent Lab
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co-presenter IDEA Conference
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EFL teacher Berlitz, Japan
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guest instructor, Sugiyama University (Japan)
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lead teacher, pre-K
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substitute teacher, pre-K through 8th grade
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Publications and News
Where I have been quoted in the news