Dr. Kristin Miller

Dr. Kristin Miller is a master professional development trainer for teachers, a curriculum writer, an educational specialist, and a certified health and safety consultant for early childhood programs. She holds a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, a Master's degree in curriculum and instrucation, and a Ph.D. in philosophy, specializing in educational psychology. She has over 24 years of professional experience in the field of education. She and her husband own a 501c3 non-profit called Parents' Pick Family Foundation.

Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, boating on the lake, visiting the beach, watching movies, trying new foods, and has a hobby of scrapbooking. Dr. Miller is married and has three children and two dogs, all of whom reside in Burnet, Texas.

Dr. Miller's Conference Trainings

• A Child's Well-Being: Abuse and Neglect

  Childhood abuse and neglect harm many aspects of a child's life. In this training we'll focus on strategies for improving children's well being, methods to maintain healthy standards, and positive behavior reinforcement strategies. We'll discuss the 4 parenting styles and their unique effects on children's growth and development. Finally we'll analyze common abuse and neglect scenarios in small groups.
  2 hours

• Assessing for all Learners

  Every child deserves to be assessed on their own growth potential. In this training we'll learn a variety of formal and informal methods for assessing children in early childhood settings and keeping useful documentation for individualized parent communication. We'll collaborate in small groups, view example videos to inspire ideas, and work through an age appropriate milestone checklist for infants through Pre-K.
  1 hour

• Centers in the Classroom Environment

  A child's learning environment should be set up for success. In this training we'll address creating developmentally appropriate spaces in classroom environments through play-based center station areas. Participants will receive classroom evaluation checklists and many exciting ideas for creating nurturing, engaging, organized, and safe environments for the children they love.
  1 hour

• Take Back Your Creativity: Curriculum Design

  Anyone can buy and follow a pre-planned curriculum. Challenge: Take back your creativity & leverage your passion to stand out by creating your own! In this training we'll create curriculum and activity plans by working through curriculum maps - an easy step-by-step process to create your own lesson plans. Everyone will have the opportunity to collaborate and design their own activity plan - to keep & incorporate in their own classroom. Come ready to act out activities and examples! It'll be a blast!
  1 hour

• Understanding and Supporting Special Needs Children in Early Childhood Education

  Attendees will learn the different categories of special needs that may be common in children’s development, and how these needs are identified, screened for, and accommodated within our early childhood programs and classrooms.
  1.5 hours

• Obesity Prevention & Implementing Healthy Practices in Early Childhood Education

  Attendees will be equipped with statistics and research to help support the what, how, and why benefits of preventing childhood obesity. We will look at the importance of prevention supported by practical tips, and participants will discuss strategies to help support early childhood educators and classroom programs to help optimize exercise and healthy activity through play-based methods.
  1.5 hours