Healthy Child Care Colorado is proud to congratulate the second cohort of Pyramid Colorado Facilitator Candidates on completing their 3-day Certification Institute! The 25 Candidates of Cohort 2 are embarking on a professional journey that concludes in June 2023 and will prepare them to:
- Deliver Pyramid training
- Utilize TPOT and / or TPITOS as fidelity tools
- Provide Pyramid Model practice-based coaching – both individual and group coaching
- Support program-wide Pyramid implementation and more
Pyramid Certification is a 10-month-long intentional professional development pathway. It is designed to support professionals in improving and supporting the capacity of state systems, communities, and local programs that implement the Pyramid Model.
This certification will prepare 25 Candidates from 9 different counties in Colorado to deliver Pyramid Model training, utilize observation tools, and provide coaching on Pyramid practices. They will support program leadership teams and build relationships with other Pyramid practitioners across the state.
Additionally, this cohort is helping HCCC to finalize processes in the new and refreshed certification program by sharing their experiences from their varied roles and settings. We are honored to have the opportunity to work with each Candidate and their community! Watch their video!
2022 – 2023 Pyramid Facilitator Certification Cohort Members
- Alexandra Marquez, Cherry Creek School District, Coach
- Alyse Wilson, Cherry Creek School District, Coach
- Amber Bilby, Family Child Care Provider, Colorado Family Child Care Association President
- Amy Mullen, The Beehive, Lead Teacher
- Becky Rodriquez, Early Connections Learning Centers, Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator
- Bobette Faux, Navigator, Teller Park Early Childhood Council
- Carolyn Martin, Regional Coach Colorado Department of Early Childhood
- Christine Herman, Larimer County, Family Child Care Provider & Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care Trainer
- Crystal Gwin, Cherry Creek School District, Early Childhood Education Program Lead
- Diana Oehler, Ability Connection, Coach
- Erin Belcaid, Cherry Creek School District, School Psychologist & Assistant Director for Child Find and ECE
- Erika Cincotta, Joint Initiatives for Youth & Families, Foundations Coach
- Kendra Gerbasi, Park County RE 2 School District, Home Visit Supervisor
- Leah Tillman, Mile High Early Learning, Behavior Specialist
- Lindsey Pierce, Early Connections Learning Centers, Behavioral Interventionist
- Mara Hsu, Rocky Mountain Prevention Research Center / CO School of Public Health, SLV Early Childhood Education Coach
- Megan Cartwright, RISE Denver, ECSE Team Member
- Megan Monaghan, Kids First, Senior Quality Improvement Coach & Infant Family Associate
- Natalie Hermansen, Family Child Care Provider & Coach
- Rhonda Roberson, Cherry Creek School District, Instructional Lead
- Shannan Meyer, Primrose Lowrey, Director
- Stacey Buzbee, Family Child Care Provider, Colorado Family Child Care Association Vice President
- Susan Hill, Consultant & Higher Education Adjunct Professor
- Susan Hmami, Kiddie Academy, Assistant Director
- Theresa Clements, Boulder Valley School District, Director of Early Childhood Education
Certification Support Advisors
- LJ Werner, Early Childhood Specialist & Pyramid Facilitator, CU Boulder & With Ease, LLC
- Lisa Heberlin, Social Emotional Program Manager & Pyramid Facilitator, Ability Connection
- Nicole Donatto, Early Interventionist & Pyramid Facilitator, The Edification Station
- Sobia Khan, Managing Director & Pyramid Facilitator, Colorado Childcare Consulting