Jacky Howell
Jacky Howell, MA has over 50 years of experience as an early childhood teacher, consultant, coach, and administrator. In addition, she has over 30 years’ experience as
a course instructor and presenter on topics related to early childhood development and curriculum. She is a published author with 2 books, Rituals and Traditions: Fostering a Sense of Community in Preschool and in April 2024, Reflection, Perspective- Taking, and Social Justice: Stories of Empathy and Kindness in the Early Childhood Classroom. She has published many articles in early education journals. She received her Master’s degree in Human Development from Pacific Oaks College. Currently she is a consultant, coach, mentor, and presenter with her own business, azspire llc and works with a variety of programs in the DC Metro Area as well as across the country. She has done webinars, and workshops and presentations locally and nationally. Jacky believes strongly that all children deserve the highest quality early childhood experience and strives to work with others in creating places worthy of young children, families, and educators.
Jacky Howell's Webinars
Come on In! How Directors and Teachers Can Use Rituals and Traditions to Create Community! by Jacky Howell and Kimberly Reinhard
Using Books for Social-Emotional Development: Literature that helps children explore feelings, by Jacky Howell and Kimberly Reinhard
Create a Culture of Acceptance and Kindness in a Challenging World: It all Starts in Your Early Childhood Program, Jacky Howell
Wonder-Filled Early Childhood Environments: Engaging All Children in Learning, by Derry Koralek, Julia Luckenbill, M.A. and Jacky Howell, M.A.
Kind, Empathetic Classrooms that Build Bridges & Create Community in a Diverse World, by Jacky Howell, MA
How to Create Experiences WITH Young Children Rather Than Planning Activities FOR Them, by Jacky Howell M.A.
Facilitating Meaningful Online Experiences With Young Children: Unexpected Challenges and Joyful Opportunities in Action,by Jacky Howell, M.A.
Building Equity in ECE Settings Through Perspective-Taking and Empathy, by Jacky Howell and Makai Kellogg
Puppets: Pals for Children, Social-Emotional Learning Partners for Teachers, by Jacky Howell
Turn Challenging Behavior Into Prosocial Learning : A New Year Brings New Opportunities, by Jacky Howell
Coaching and Supervising Staff for Social Emotional Development Growth: Prioritizing SEL in Your Program, by Jacky Howell
Beyond the Shelves and Manipulatives: Learning Environments That Nurture Young Children, by Jacky Howell, MA
Strategies that Build Connection and Empathy with Children Using The Power of Perspective-Taking, by Jacky Howell, MA
