Patsy Rethore-Larson, M.Ed. Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az

Provide technical assistance and training on quality improvement and best practices for early care and education. Work collaboratively with agencies that support the elevation and sustainability of early childhood education throughout Arizona. Provide targeted guidance and support aligned to the AZ Early Learning Standards for practitioners, administrators, families, and professionals involved in birth – grade 12 education. Support implementation of initiatives including the Head Start State Collaboration Office Strategic Plan, the AZ Statewide Family Engagement Center, and the High Quality Early Learning Grant.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Directed delivery of programs and services at transitional housing agency serving at-risk families experiencing homelessness, serving an annual average of 150 families and over 300 children. Programs included youth and family services, accredited early childhood learning center, client case management, and client housing. Supervised team of managers with a staff of over 28.

Phoenix, Az

Directed agency department focused on programming and support for young children and youth impacted by trauma (domestic violence, homelessness, family substance use disorders, etc.). Responsible for ongoing delivery of programs and services, staff training and supervision, assessment of client and program needs, and monitoring program outcomes.

Provided ongoing training and coaching for early childhood teachers and youth programs staff in child development and behavioral support, including evidence-based strategies for social-emotional learning, positive guidance strategies, mandated reporting, inclusion of children with special needs, curriculum development, anti-bias education, and play-based assessment and screening. Ensured delivery of parent education & family support services.

• Supervised the launch of the Birth to Five Helpline, a state-wide telephone consultation program for families and professionals working with children birth - five years old• Managed Project SOAR!, an individualized child care consultation support program for Homeward Bound’s early learning center; conducted on-site training and classroom coaching, with an emphasis on children impacted by trauma (homelessness, parental incarceration, domestic violence, family substance abuse, foster care separations)• Provided on-site consultation, coaching, and teacher training for child care centers through the For Now and Forever Prevention Program; provided screening and assessment of children ages six weeks - five years• Provided trainings and workshops for child care centers and community partners on inclusion, positive parenting, child development theory and practice, social-emotional learning, and early mental health

Phoenix, Az

Planned and implemented curriculum in alignment with Head Start Performance Standards and developmentally appropriate practices. Facilitated children’s learning within a safe, well-planned environment through individualized activities and implementation of a culturally responsive, anti-bias curriculum.

Master Of Education (Med), Educational Psychology

Bachelor Arts, Human Development

Infant/ Family Clinical Practice Certificate

Associate Of Arts - Aa

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Human Development