Welcome to Happy Kids Happy World Park a place where children, families, and educators come together to explore the power of empathy, emotional intelligence, and creative learning. This virtual theme park is brought to you by Karla Proaño, MSc, a dedicated advocate for childhood development and education, with nearly two decades of experience in Ecuador and the United States. 

Currently pursuing a Doctorate of Education in Educational Technology Leadership, Karla brings a strong foundation in neuropsychology, early childhood education, and innovative teaching strategies. With a Master of Science in Neuropsychology of Education and a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, her journey has taken her through 20 years of teaching in prestigious schools and 8 years of specializing in therapeutic childhood development. Karla's work in northern New Jersey includes therapy and counseling services for children through various state agencies, focusing on developmental interventions, emotional well-being, and conflict resolution. 

Karla is also the author of "My Magic Guide to Conflict Resolution," a resource dedicated to empowering children with the skills to navigate emotions and relationships. Beyond writing, she has had the privilege of speaking to international audiences as a Featured Seminar Speaker at ArteSuma in Quito, Ecuador, and a Webinar Series Presenter for Maestra de Inicial in Lima, Peru. 

In addition to her hands-on experience, Karla holds multiple certifications, including Early Education Leadership (Harvard Graduate School of Education), DIR/Floortime® Advanced Practitioner, Art Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Autism Awareness. These qualifications shape the mission of Happy Kids Happy World Park: to foster kindness, understanding, and growth through innovative, technology-rich activities and strategies. 

Thank you for joining us to build a brighter, more empathetic world for kids everywhere!

Recent Speaking Engagements and Publications

• Featured Seminar Speaker – ArteSuma – Quito, Ecuador – Shared knowledge and experience to international audience of educators as Featured Speaker for “Art Transversal Axis in Current Education; Art and Neuro-Education”

• Featured Webinar Series Presenter – Maestra De Inicial – Lima, Peru – Shared knowledge and experience to international audience of educators as Featured Presenter for “Strategies for Communication in Early Childhood from Neuroeducation”

• Author of the book “My Magic Guide to Conflict Resolution“

Karla holds multiple certifications including the following:

• Certificate in Early Education Leadership (CEEL) (Harvard Graduate School of Education)

• Diploma In Educational Neurotechnology (Politecnico de Colombia)

• DIRFloortime® 101, 201 Basic Practitioner, 202 Advanced Practitioner (ICDL)

• Art Therapy Certification (Primolearn)

• ABA Training (Build N Care)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Mental Wellbeing in Children (New Skills Academy)

• Intro. Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), NJ Dept. of Health Early Intervention System (NJEIS)

• Best Practices for Teaching AAC and Core Language in Early Intervention NJ Speech-Language-Hearing Association

• Autism Awareness (New Skills Academy)

• Procedural Safeguards Certificate, NJ Dept. of Health Early Intervention System (NJEIS)

• Web: KarlaProano.com, ProanoTherapy.com

• Email: karla@karlaproano.com

• Phone: +1 (2O1) 397-O796