Training Partners
The Region 9 Head Start Association is pleased to recommend independent consultants who provide Head Start program operators, managers, teachers and staff with quality training and other services.
Nicole M. Bacon, Esq.
Provides specialized guidance to enable Head Start and Early Head Start programs to manage their program effectively, efficiently, and within the bounds of the law to be “review-ready” every day. More
Steve Erwin
Provides over 40 years of promotion, education and advocacy for young children and their families. More
John R. Gunnarson
Provides professional development in workshop and the class setting for Head Start and Early Head Start teachers. More
Kristen Hayes
Provides management consultation, training and grant-writing services for Head Start grantees. More
Rick Mockler
Provides management consultation to Head Start programs on performance measurement, data use and quality improvement systems. More
Zoe Sameth
Provides a blend of creative and practical approaches to help her clients cultivate more awareness, connection, resilience and joy. More
Darci Smith
Provides leadership, group facilitation and strategic planning to boards and staff of local, regional and statewide nonprofit organizations. More
Jerry Parr
Provides his expertise in Head Start Performance Standards and Compliance Monitoring to Head Start grantees, and others. More
Edward “Ted” Waters, Esq.
Provides Head Start and Early Head Start programs with a nationally-recognized federal grants expertise, focusing on finance, procurement rules and challenges, and grants management and administration. More
