Who we are
Leading Learners is dedicated to strengthening the early childhood workforce by providing high-quality education, training, and professional development for early childhood educators. We empower educators with practical, research-based strategies that build confidence, leadership, and effective practice in diverse learning environments. Through engaging and relevant professional learning experiences, Leading Learners supports educators in creating high-quality programs that positively impact children, families, and communities.
Mission
Leading Learners empowers early childhood educators through high-quality coaching, training, and professional development that strengthens practice, builds leadership, and improves outcomes for children and families.
Vision
We envision a future where early childhood educators are confident, supported, and recognized as skilled professionals—leading high-quality learning environments that nurture every child’s growth, potential, and success.
Meet the Founder
Antoinett brings over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, grounded in a lifelong commitment to equity, advocacy, and elevating the quality of care for all children. Her journey in the field began as an Assistant Teacher and progressed through senior leadership roles across both nonprofit and for-profit childcare sectors. Her academic foundation includes a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education from Capella University and a Bachelor of Science in Health and Human Performance, with a minor in African American Family Studies, from Austin Peay State University.
Antoinett’s work is shaped by a deep belief that every child deserves access to nurturing, inclusive, and high‑quality early learning environments. She is a dedicated advocate who has served on her local NAEYC affiliate board, holding roles as Secretary and Vice President, where she championed initiatives that strengthened the early childhood workforce and expanded support for educators and families. She recently earned her Early Childhood Mental Health Endorsement through AIMHiTN, further enhancing her ability to support whole‑child development.
Her professional experiences are complemented by specialized training, including completing the TECPAC Credential. Antoinett is passionate about pouring guidance, encouragement, and expertise back into the educators, children and families she serves.
Approved Trainer on MiRegistry for the state of Michigan
Approved Trainer on Louisiana Pathways for the state of Louisiana
Approved Trainer on TrainTN for the state of Tennessee
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