Jill is the captain of day to day activities at Bertelsen Education. She makes it all go. Her hobbies include watching cheesy Hallmark movies, spending time with her lovely family, and playing the piano.
Justin manages all things marketing in Bertelsen Education. He is the big picture dreamer that helps move BE to the next level! In his free time, Justin likes to travel, spend time with his family and watch major league baseball.
Alison has a passion for fostering effective learning environments, and expertly manages the Learning Management System (LMS), ensuring that educators have access to the tools and resources they need to excel in our courses. With a background in information systems and web development, Alison combines technical acumen with a desire to make professional development engaging and effective. She is committed to enhancing the user experience and driving engagement through innovative solutions and streamlined processes.
Amanda manages all things communication. From grants and accreditations to emails and social media—if you are reading it, she probably wrote it. Amanda loves to read, travel, and spend time with her husband and son.
With over 20 years in early childhood education, Brooke has extensive experience in classrooms, family child homes, and with quality rating and improvement systems (QRIS). She's the behind-the-scenes mastermind that maintains our state course approvals and ensures your hard work is accounted for by reporting professional development attendance in your individual state registry profiles. Brooke holds a Master's degree in Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction and is fascinated by brain development and multilingual learning in the early years.
With over 15 years of experience in early education, Laura specializes in bilingual education in early childhood settings. As a bilingual instructional designer; she specializes in creating educational programs and training materials in two languages, ensuring accessibility for diverse learners. She has her Masters Degree in Teaching specializing in ECE. She has extensive experience in her field, with her most recent role as Associate Director of an ECE center, providing her the experience and knowledge base to create content relevant to educators in the field. Her vision in ECE: “To shed light on the need for respect for the Early Education field and the educators that support our youngest learners. By nurturing the growth, knowledge and accountability of anyone and everyone that has a voice in the field, we can build accessibility of resources through the field.
Nathan is dedicated to supporting early childhood educators by managing the technical side of our Learning Management System (LMS) and ensuring a smooth purchasing process. With two years of experience in the childcare professional development field, he brings a unique blend of technical skill and a passion for learning. Currently pursuing a master’s degree in computer science, Nathan is focused on enhancing the accessibility and quality of our digital resources.
Sammantha Boyle is a dynamic leader in Early Childhood Education, blending over a decade of experience as an Educator, Director, and curriculum expert with a strategic vision for transformative learning. Holding a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership, she now spearheads the development of professional development courses at Procare Solutions, helping to shape the future of Early Education. Recognized for her though-leadership, Sammantha speaks at conferences all over the nation and is the producer and co-host of Out Of Ratio, the pioneering podcast offering CEUs accredited by IACET for Early Educators. Her innovative work bridges research, practical solutions, and a deep commitment to empowering educators.
From military intelligence to preschool teacher, Sarah’s career path has been anything but conventional! With over 10 years of experience in ECE, Sarah has worn many hats - teacher, #EdTech specialist, curriculum writer, and IT manager. Now, as a Product Manager, she blends her military precision with playful creativity to develop innovative tools that empower educators and enhance the learning experience for children. With a passion for creating solutions that bridge technology and education, Sarah is dedicated to making learning engaging for everyone.
