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Nancy Hafner

Higher Education Trainer

RBPD Specialist

Higher Education Course Writer

WILLMAR, MN Kandiyohi Minnesota Department of Education, Division of Early Learning Services

Agency Staff

Miles willing to travel
150
Time of day
Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Credentials

Early care and education has been my life's work and dedication. My experiences include teaching children birth through school age, program administration, Master trainer through Achieve teaching both in-person and ETL courses, higher education faculty, CDA PD Specialist, and reliable observer/coach in Pre-K CLASS.
Currently, I am working with Willmar Public Schools early childhood programs as the Community Engagement Specialist. I provide classroom support to teachers, professional development opportunities, and work to build relationships with the larger community to better understand and support early childhood education. I also teach Early Childhood Education courses as an Adjunct Instructor at Ridgewater College.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Adults

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
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area I: Professionalism and Ethical Practices
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Areas II: Adult Learning Principles
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area III: The Learning Environment
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area IV: Facilitating Learning
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area V: Assessing and Evaluating Training
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area VI: Instructional Design
  • Trainer/Course Writer Content Area VII: Technology-based Training

Other Competencies

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

RBPD Specialist Credentials

As an early childhood educator, my passion is inspired by all of the creative, energetic, and dedicated professionals I have the opportunity to work alongside. Whether it is my office colleagues, committee members that I interface and collaborate with, or directors, teachers, and providers in the field - you inspire me to to always give my best to improve the lives and experiences of all children and families.
Master Trainer, MN Training Registry
ETL Faculty
CDA Professional Development Specialist
Master's degree in Early Childhood Education
B.S. Child Development/Business
Over 35 years of experience in early childhood

Endorsements

Pre-K CLASS Coach

Course Writer Credentials

My work in the field of early care and education has spanned from classroom teacher to higher education. I currently serve as an Adjunct Faculty in the Early Childhood Education Department at Ridgewater College. In addition, I am the Community Engagement Specialist/EC Instructional Coach for Willmar Public Schools Early Childhood Programs. I have training experience both in person and online as a member of the Eager-to-Learn Faculty and a Master Trainer with Achieve/MNCPD. My passion is teaching future leaders and teachers who currently or will in eventually enter the early care and education profession. My favorite age group is infants and toddlers, but I currently spend most of my time in preschool-age classrooms.

I am available for contract work with approved trainers and/or Training Sponsor Organizations. Please contact me to discuss rates, availability, and details.

Age Group Expertise

Infants Toddlers Preschoolers Adults

Course Writer Training

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

Course Languages

English English/No translation needed

Higher Education

Bachelor's Degree
North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Child Development and Family Relations
Master's Degree
Concordia University, St. Paul
Education: Early Childhood

Additional Credentials

CDA Professional Development Specialist
Council for Professional Recognition
CDA Professional Development (PD) Specialist
CLASS™ Reliability
Teachstone
CLASS 2008 PreK Observer
DHS Background Check
DHS Background Check
Relationship Based Professional Development Credential
The Minnesota Department of Human Services
RBPD Credential

Professional Memberships

Minnesota Association for the Education of Young Children National Association for the Education of Young Children