Stairway to Excellence for Child Care Managers-Online

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.

Marty Appelbaum

Whoohoo!  Marty, America’s #1 early childhood motivational speaker, is going to present this awesome seminar. Audiences across the country rave his praises. 

Here are just a few of the things they say about Marty:

• “So motivating! So moving! So informative! So good!”
• “Marty is a fabulous speaker!”
• “Information was amazing and the laughter was constant!”
• “Best early childhood seminar I’ve been to ever!”
• “Love the strategies, the humor, and the real-life examples”
• “The best seminar my staff has EVER attended.”  
• “Marty rocks! Love the energy!”
• “Can’t wait to incorporate these tips in my class!” 

Marty is the real deal! He has a unique teaching and presenting background that few have spanning over 30 years. He has taught in classrooms ranging from infant age through high school seniors. He is a master at captivating and engaging audiences. He combines his own real-life experiences, stories, songs, fun games with strategies to take back to the classroom. There’s never a dull moment. There's no falling asleep at his seminars! Marty has appeared on television and radio. Over 250,000 educators have attended training events led by Marty. Audiences 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.

Prerna Richards

Prerna Richards is an international and national keynote speaker, social entrepreneur, coach, and consultant.  She has been in the early childhood education field for the past 36 years. Her professional journey has allowed her to work in many different roles including being a preschool teacher and a Vice President of an early childhood division. Majority of her experience was in NAEYC accredited and trauma informed learning programs. She is a registered master- level trainer with the Texas Early Childhood Professional Development System. Most recently she started her own consulting business, Together We Grow providing professional development, coaching, and consulting for educators and individual families. She also has a YouTube channel under the same business name. She is currently also working as a Texas rising star assessor. She is deeply passionate about supporting the teachers who are providing care for the young learners. Every child deserves the best start in life that trained and prepared educators can provide. She is the winner of Susan Hargrave Trainer of the Year Award from TXAEYC in October 2020.