The Professional Learning Core works with partners across Oregon to support and provide resources for QS/QIS staff, TA staff, educators, community partners, coaches, CCR&R staff, program leaders, and more.
Regardless of your position or title, we encourage everyone to engage in our professional learning opportunities as your authentic self. Our goal is to foster experiences that are welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for all, where each person is respected for their identities, including gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, disabilities, and lived experiences.
You can learn more about our team by viewing our team one-pager.
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Strategic Alignment and Professional Learning Core Lead
Contact for: Exploring collaboration or partnership opportunities and/or connecting with other ELSI teams.
Fun fact: Alexis' favorite snack is popcorn dipped in yellow mustard!
Contact for: Coordinating and scheduling meetings with the Professional Learning Core.
Fun fact: Sharon loves musicals!
Contact for: Coordinating and scheduling meetings with the Professional Learning Core.
Contact for: People of the Global Majority Affinity Space, workforce wellness, and resources on well-being.
Fun fact: Daphnee's favorite children's book is Freedom Soup by Tami Charles.
Contact for: Questions or information about ELSI social media; ELSI Professional Learning Core website and resources; trainer and facilitation supports/resources; as well as Adult Learning Principles, and Bridges to Belonging, or other learning events.
Fun fact: Kiki's favorite children's book is The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld
Contact for: Resources on adult learning and supports for trainers/facilitators.
Fun fact: Jasmin's favorite children's book is Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match by Monica Brown.
Contact for: ORO support, training coordination support, and training content on Zero to Three Critical Competencies, Infant-Toddler supports, and the Preschool Promise QS CoP/manual.
Fun fact: Lorena still knows her Jungle Cruise skipper spiel from when she worked at Disney!
Contact for: Information about ELSI's work in Oregon's adoption of the NAEYC competencies.
Fun fact: Kendall's favorite snack is apples with peanut butter and dark chocolate.