Empowering Early Childhood Educators and Leaders: One Pathway at a Time.
Empowering Early Childhood Leaders and Teachers for Lasting Impact
Empowering Early Childhood Leaders and Teachers for Lasting Impact

Early Pathways’ mission is to empower early childhood leaders and teachers through practical, meaningful, and effective professional development and leadership support. Grounded in real-world experience as educators, program leaders, and owners, we meet early childhood professionals where they are by providing hands-on training, leadership coaching, and standards-aligned solutions. Our work equips educators and leaders with the skills, strategies, and confidence needed to strengthen classroom practice, build effective teams, and lead high-quality early learning programs that create lasting impact.
Standards-Aligned, Practice-Driven Professional Learning
Early Pathways designs professional development that aligns with NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), CLASS® domains, and state QRIS quality indicators. Our trainings move beyond theory by helping educators translate standards into daily classroom practice, strengthening intentional teaching, responsive interactions, and effective learning environments that support positive child outcomes.

Early Pathways empowers early childhood leaders and teachers with practical training, leadership coaching, and standards-aligned support to build strong classrooms, effective teams, and sustainable, high-quality programs.

Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators
We provide high-quality, research-informed training designed to strengthen instructional practices and classroom management strategies for early childhood educators. Our sessions focus on developmentally appropriate practice, effective learning environments, child engagement, behavior
Professional Development for Early Childhood Educators
We provide high-quality, research-informed training designed to strengthen instructional practices and classroom management strategies for early childhood educators. Our sessions focus on developmentally appropriate practice, effective learning environments, child engagement, behavior guidance, and intentional teaching strategies that promote positive outcomes for young children.
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Dr. Teramena “Terri” Oliver is an experienced early childhood education leader, educator, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience across classroom teaching, center ownership, program administration, and higher education. She holds a Doctorate in Early Childhood Education and brings a deep, practical understanding of the real
Dr. Teramena “Terri” Oliver is an experienced early childhood education leader, educator, and consultant with more than 20 years of experience across classroom teaching, center ownership, program administration, and higher education. She holds a Doctorate in Early Childhood Education and brings a deep, practical understanding of the realities facing early learning programs today.
As the founder of Early Pathways, Dr. Oliver provides practice-based professional development, leadership coaching, and strategic planning designed to strengthen program quality, develop effective leaders, and support sustainable early childhood organizations.

In a landscape where much professional development is delivered through pre-recorded, one-size-fits-all online content, Early Pathways offers a more intentional and impactful approach to professional learning.
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