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Karla Gindling
Education
Education
BA, Honor Studies, Journalism & Mass Communication, Western Civilization, University of Iowa
Coursework in Elementary/Early Childhood Education, 2 years, Upper Iowa University
Nurse’s Aide Certification, Hawkeye Community College
Work Experience
Work Experience
Gummy Bears’ Daycare & Learning Center, Owner/Provider, 1999–Present
YMCA Childcare Center, Childcare Provider, 2000-2002
Respite Care Provider Black Hawk County, 2000-2002
Director of Admissions, AIC College of Business, 1993-1999
Communications Administrator, Mayo Medical Center/ Mayo Clinic, 1992
Awards and Special Recognition
Awards and Special Recognition
Excellence in Early Childhood Education Award, AEA 267, 2010
Early Education Excellence Award, Childcare Resource & Referral, 2006
Excellence in Early Childhood Education Award, AEA 267, 2003
Additional Trainings and Special Skills
Additional Trainings and Special Skills
How to Manage Your Money & Save For Retirement 2022
How to Reduce the Risks of Running A Family Childcare Business 2021
What the new 2021 Tax Changes Mean for You 2021
Advanced Family Childcare Record Keeping 2021
Co-vid, The Human Experience and the Emotional Transfer to Young Children 2021
What the new 2021 Tax Changes Mean for You 2021
Successfully Modifying Conditioned Negative Behavior 2020
How to Reduce the Risks of Running A Family Childcare Business 2020
Foundations of Understanding Trauma 2020
Iowa Early Learning Standards 2020
Medication Administration 2020
Mandatory Child Abuse Reporter Training 2020
NAPSACC (Nutrition and Physical Activity self assessment) 2019
PALS (Physical Activity Learning Session) 2019
Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports 2019
Program for Infant/Toddler Care of Iowa 2019
Safe Sleep 2019
School-age Matters 2018
Universal Precautions 2018
Children Have to be Carefully Taught 2018
The Other Talk 2018
Into the Mind of Young Children 2018
Developmentally Appropriate Practice: Expectations, Explorations, and Meaningful Learning 2017
Teaching Rules and Positive Approaches for Behavior 2017
Project Based Learning: Diving into Real World Topics to Build Children’s Knowledge 2017
Transportation in Child Care, 2016
Prevention & Control of Infectious Disease, 2016
Handling & Storage of Hazardous Materials, 2016
Medication in Childcare, 2016
Managing Food Allergies, 2016
Infant Safe Sleep, 2016
Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome, 2016
Supporting Cultural Diversity, 2016
Understanding Homelessness, 2016
Planning a Safe, Healthy, Learning Environment – CACFP, 201
Exploring Credible Foods, 2015
Outdoor Play & Learning: Creating & Assessing Quality Outdoor Spaces, 2015
Supporting Early Literacy for Each & Every Child, 2015
Shake, Rattle, & Roll through Your Day: Ways to Improve your Classroom through Music, 2015
Phonological Awareness & Young Children, 2015
Reuse It! Recyclables, Home Materials, & DIY Activities to Support Early Learning, 2015
There’s No Place Like Home! Maintaining a Commitment to Professionalism in Home Childcare 2015
Many Kinds of Smart! Understanding the Theory of Multiple Intelligences, 2015
The Importance of Early Experiences: How Playing IS Kindergarten Readiness, 2015
Tidbits & Tools with CACFP, 2014
Sensational Sensory Experiences, 2014
The Amazing Bilingual Brain: What it Means for Early Childhood Care and Development, 2014
Flip It! Supporting Children’s Social & Emotional Development, 2014
Supporting Breastfeeding Mothers in Child Care, 2014
Cost Effective Ideas to Refine and Renew Your Outdoor Play Space, 2014
Connecting & Reconnecting with Our Children via “I Love You” Rituals, 2014
Using Recyclables & Home Materials in Early Childhood Education, 2014
How to Reflect, Refine, & Renew Your Way to a Happier Ever After, 2014
Scaffolding Play with Indoor & Outdoor Prop Boxes, 2014
The Ecology of Healthy Development: Providing a Supportive & Playful Foundation for Children, 2013
Best Practices for Supporting Essential Life Skills in Young Children in Early Care & Education, 2013
“Flip It,” An Overview, 2013
Retire in Style: Planning Your Financial Future for Child Care Professionals, 2013
Blocks: Building Children’s Learning & Development, 2013
Paving Your Career Path… How to Write a Resume that Gets You Noticed!, 2013
Got Dirt? Gardening across the Curriculum, 2013
Music for the Mind, 2013
Bridges Out of Poverty, 2012
Preschool Lessons for Active Youngsters, 2012
Theme Storage Tubs, 2012
Daycare Provider Insurance Do’s & Don’t’s, 2012
Looking at the World through Infants and Toddler’s Eyes, 2012
Prevention in the Early Childhood Setting, 2012
Babies Can Do Science & Art Too!, 2012
Child Care Nutrition, 2011
Be A Professional Play Technician, 2011
Fabric Fun for the Non-Sewer, 2011
Junk: A Teacher’s Treasure, 2011
Utilizing Modulation Activities to Enhance Communication, 2011
Recyclable Fun, 2011
The Biggest Asset in your Business and How to Leverage It, 2011
Making the Numbers Count, 2011
Sing-A-Move-A-Dance: Music for Our Day, 2011
Professional Update Panel, 2011
Color Me Healthy – Food Colors and Health, 2010
Giggle, Wiggle, Clap & Learn, 2010
Healthy Version/Substitutions, 2010
Networking with Early Childhood Professionals, 2010
All of these credentials, degrees, & endorsements – What do they mean? 2010
Blogging & your Childcare, 2010
Recycled Materials Create Imaginative Children & Teachers, 2010
What’s New for Every Child Reads & PBIS, 2010
Your Attitude Affects Your Altitude, 2010
I Am Moving, I Am Learning, 2010
Healthy Eating, 2009
Amazing Musical Moments, 2009
S.A.F.E. Playgrounds, 2009
Sharing the Story, 2009
Marketing Your Childcare Business, 2009
Creative Curriculum Centers: Managing the Environment, 2009
Building Network Bridges, 2009
Creating a Professional Attitude & Image, 2009
The Power of People, Dr. Verna Price, 2009
Iowa Professional Development Consultation Project, 2009
The Power of One, CJ Burroughs, 2009
Family-Style Meals, 2008
Building a Foundation to Support Young Children’s Social-Emotional Development, 2008
Positive Behavior Supports: State Initiatives, 2008
Identifying Concerns & Delays in the Areas of Speech & Language, 2008
De-Stress & Humor for Childcare Providers, 2008
Rolling, Spinning, Flowing & Blowing: Inquiry Based Physical Science, 2008
Autism Spectrum Disorders & Strategies for Supporting These Students, 2008
Assessment of Physical Activity in Young Children, 2008
Handwriting Without Tears, 2007
Building Intercultural Competence – Families & Communities, 2007
Beginners Guide to Giftedness, 2007
Framework for Understanding Poverty, 2007
Environment Design on a Dime, 2007
I Love Science – Using Inquiry to Engage Young Children in Physical Science, 2007
Combating Bullying and Harassment, 2007
Contracts & Policies, 2006
Taxes & Record Keeping, 2006
1-2-3 Magic & Child Safety, 2006
Global Music, 2006
Recognizing Menu Errors, 2006
Constructivist Education Workshop – Bubbles, 2006
Program Management, 2006
Every Child Reads, 2005
Mandatory Reporting, 2004
Temporary Child Care – Drug Awareness, 2004
Infant Feeding, 2004
Childcare Program Management, 2004
Financial Planning for Daycare Providers, 2004
Literature: Birth Through Adolescence, 2003
Assessment & Psychology for Teachers, 2003
Introduction to American Education, 2003
Methods: Birth – Elementary School, 2003
Nutrition Training, 2002
Communication Skills, 2002
Nutrition Training, 2002
ChildNet: Keeping the Peace, 2002
Creating Learning Spaces, 2002
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, 2002
Beginning Reading & Sign Language, 2002
Understanding the Defiant Child, 2002
The Business of Family Child Care, 2002
The Developing Child – Learning to be Moral, 2002
Setting Limits with Children, 2002
Touchpoints Volume 3: A Day with Bruce Perry, 2002
Childnet: A More Professional You, 2002
Childnet: We All Belong, 2002
Childnet: What’s Cooking, 2002
Childnet: It’s Your Business, 2002
Childnet: Reducing the Health Risks in Childcare, 2002
Crisis/Emergency Child Care Training, 2002
Nutrition Training, 2001
Master Record Keeping & Tax Preparation, 2000
What Brain Research Tells Us About Infant Care, 2000
Social-Emotional Growth & Socialization of Children, 2000
Temperament: A Practical Approach in Meeting Individual Needs, 2000
Guidance & Discipline of Infants & Toddlers, 2000
Helping Kids Help Themselves, 2000
Health & Safety, 2000
Professionalism & Ethics, 1999
Brain Development, Windows of Opportunities & Developmental Assets: Ensuring a Good Start for our Youngest Learners, 1999
Secrets of Getting Parents Involved, 1999
Infant Massage, 1999
Guidance & Special Needs, Ages & Stages, 1999
Developmentally Appropriate Practices, 1999
Time Stress Management for Childcare Providers, 1999
Health & Safety for Childcare Providers, 1999
Business Practices & Licensing Code, 1999
Nutrition & Encouraging Children to Eat, 1999
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