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Angie Klinefelter

Expert Trainer

RBPD Specialist

Course Writer

SAINT CLOUD, MN Stearns

Miles willing to travel
90
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Weekdays
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Credentials

Angela Klinefelter, M.S., LMFT, IMH-E® (III) is a licensed teacher of parents and children. She has a Masters Degree in Child and Family Studies and Marriage and Family Therapy and has 20+ years of experience working with children and families. She is currently working as a Parent Educator and home visitor for the St. Cloud School District Early Childhood Family Education Program. Angela is an online instructor for the Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota. Angela specializes in the area of social emotional development of young child and the enhancement of parent child relationships.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers

Knowledge and Competency Framework

  • I: Child Development and Learning
  • I.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • II.A: Creating Positive Learning Experiences
  • II.B: Promoting Cognitive Development
  • II.C: Promoting Social and Emotional Development
  • II.D: Promoting Physical Development
  • II.E: Promoting Creative Development
  • II.F: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • III: Relationships with Families
  • III.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • IV.A: Observing, Recording and Assessing Development
  • IV.B: Assessing and Using Information to Plan
  • IV.C: Assessing and Using Information to Enhance and Maintain Program Quality
  • IV.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • V: Historical and Contemporary Development of Early Childhood Education
  • VI: Professionalism
  • VI.C: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • VII.A: Establishing Healthy Practices
  • VII.B: Ensuring Safety
  • VII.C: Providing Healthy Nutrition
  • VII.D: Cultural Responsibility and Practice
  • VIII: Application through Clinical Experiences

Other Competencies

Adult Education: Delivery for Trainers Virtual/Online Event Delivery (Trainers)

RBPD Specialist Credentials

Angela Klinefelter is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. She has Masters Degrees in Child and Family Studies and Marriage and Family Therapy. She has
20+ years of experience working with children and families. She worked as a Parent Educator and home visitor for the St. Cloud School District Early Childhood Family Education Program until June of 2022. Angela is an online instructor for the Center for Early Education and Development at the University of Minnesota and facilitates several Reflective Consultation groups. Angela specializes in the area of social emotional development of young children, the enhancement of parent child relationships, and working with parents/caregivers.

Endorsements

Mental Health Consultant

Course Writer Credentials

Angie Klinefelter, MS, LMFT, IMH-E® has a master’s degree in Child and Family Studies, Marriage and Family Therapy and is endorsed as an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Specialist through MACMH-IEC.
Angie has 28 years of experience in the education field including Parent Education and home visiting in central MN ECFE programs. She currently provides training and Reflective Consultation for multidisciplinary practitioners working with young children and families and has a relationship with the University of MN Center for Early Education and Development as a course instructor in the subjects of Working with Parents/Caregivers and Reflective Consultation.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Adults

Course Writer Training

In-Person/Face-to-Face Course Design Virtual/Online Course Design

Course Languages

English

Higher Education

Bachelor's Degree
College of Saint Benedict
Elementary Education
Master's Degree
Saint Cloud State University
Child and Family Studies: Family Studies
Master's Degree
Saint Cloud State University
Marriage and Family Therapy
Some College
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Non-Degree

Additional Credentials

DHS Background Check
DHS Background Check
Minnesota Association for Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (MNIECHMH)
MACMH - IEC
Infant Mental Health Specialist Category III