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Dr. Maryln Appelbaum

You’re in for a treat!  Maryln Appelbaum is totally amazing. Her laughter is contagious, and so is her love of teaching children. She captivates, motivates, inspires, entertains, and wows audience members with her stories, strategies, songs, and her VERY special laugh!

Here are just a few of the things that audience members say about Maryln.

• "Real life scenarios, it was as if Maryln knew the kids in my school and had been in our classrooms."
• “Her laugh is a TEN, and so is this seminar."
• "Absolutely outstanding!!! Maryln is knowledgeable and sympathetic to the struggles of teachers."
• "After 21 years of teaching, Maryln GAVE ME NEW IDEAS to take back to my classroom." 
• “Very few things get better with age. Maryln is among those few. You must attend a training with her.”
• “Simply the best. Need I say more.”
• “Feeling excited for Monday to incorporate everything being taught.”
• “So much fun being here and learning so many great methods that can make me a better teacher”
• “I love her laugh.  Every time I hear her laugh, I smile.”
• “Maryln, is spectacular.  Never thought I would see you do downward dog in front of an audience.”
• “Love your training. You inspire me to be the best I can be.”

Maryln is sometimes called “The Child Care Guru” because she has answers to the tough questions when working with children. She combines her education of both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and psychology, and her early childhood experience as a teacher, director, and owner of 3 early childhood centers.  She has written more than 30 books for early childhood, appeared on TV and Radio Talk Shows. Tens of thousands of early childhood teachers get her daily “Message from Maryln” emails that give them strategies, inspiration, and hope.  She has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members.  They go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned.  You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.

Kristi Buck

KRISTI Buck is a "fountain of information." She first found out about Appelbaum Training when she attended a seminar by ATI in the 1990's. She was hired soon after by the Appelbaums. Kristi has a Bachelor's Degree in Education and decades of experience teaching. She was named Teacher of the Year at her school for 2019-2020. Kristi was featured by many TV outlets and print media outlets in the Spring of 2020 for the success of her carport classroom during the onset of Covid. Kristi has a unique way of creating the right environment of trust and good communication. She has taught in the United States, England, and South America. Kristi brings her enthusiasm, expertise, and experience to share a showcase of information about this exciting voyage to success in child-care. You will leave this information-packed seminar energized, enthusiastic, and armed with a wealth of knowledge and tools.

Maurine Richter

MAURINE RICHTER, after earning her degree in Elementary Education at The University of Texas with specializations in Gifted Education and Literacy, spent thirty years as a classroom teacher and received such distinctions as District Teacher of the Year, HEB Educator of Excellence, the Christa McAuliffe National Spirit of Education Award, and the Houston Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year. She now brings her passion for teaching to the Appelbaum Training Institute as one of our national trainers, blending her expertise for curriculum and instruction with a desire to show teachers their value as early childhood educators. She has worked with children from birth to age eighteen and recognizes that the key to success as a teacher begins with building strong relationships with children, parents and co-workers. She will touch your life with her humor and charisma. You will leave her seminar "ready and excited" to implement the solutions, strategies, and interventions in your home care programs and centers as you lovingly impact the lives and futures of those in your care.

Audiences across the country rave Maurine's praises. Here are just a few of the things they say:

• “I love your trainings Moe!”
• “Maurine is so uplifting and extremely informative!”
• “Thank you so much for being inspirational”
• “Thank you, Thank You, Thank You!”
• “Love the strategies and the real-life examples”
• "Thank you so much for making my Saturday. It was so fun! Great from start to finish.”
  "Amazing and knowledgeable speaker. Very funny and enjoyable."

Erica Hermsen

Erica Hermsen is founder and director of the Everwild Forest School. Forest Schools (sometimes referred to as outdoor or nature schools) are all-weather outdoor education programs. Erica's love of wildlife, children, and nature inspired her to create EverWild Forest School as part of her dream to inspire the next generation to care for each other and the world. Erica’s early connection to nature led her to pursue degrees in Environmental Education and Conservation Biology. Erica has worked as a nature school teacher, consultant, and environmental scientist, but she has a soft spot for her time as an educator at Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo. Erica spent two summers researching cheetahs in Kenya. Erica will share her abundant knowledge of fun outdoor activities that encourage children to develop their skills, interests, and a better understanding of the outdoor world around them.