Effective Professional Development Takes a Different Mindset and Reading the Room

Dr. Rhea brings back long-time friend and colleague, Cheryl Potemkin, to discuss her expertise and experience with professional development focused on outdoor learning. Cheryl dives into working with the audience’s strengths and needs, changing perspective on the outdoor space and one’s “nature identity”, and how centering the professional development message around the audience is key for a successful learning experience.Cheryl Potemkin is dedicated to designing and implementing nature-based learning and professional development, teaching science thinking concepts through quality children’s literature and hands-on activities through independent consulting and support. Cheryl is one of the North Texas Regional leads for the Texas Children in Nature Network, and a Board Member for the Fort Worth Association for the Education of Young Children. She’s currently earning her master’s degree in early childhood education at the University of North Texas and looking forward to supporting nature-based exploration for all!