February News
This month, Northern Lights is excited to announce new spring trainings NOW AVAILABLE in the training calendar, new Northern Lights accounts for single session trainings, and to honor the early childhood and afterschool professionals who recently earned certificates and credentials.
Spring Trainings Now Available!
We have opened registration for Spring Trainings! Check our Northern Lights Training Calendar to see what’s coming soon.
New and Notable:
- NEW! Program Director Essential Checklist Series: Curriculum & Environments – DAYTIME OFFERING – Northern Lights at CCV
- NEW! VELS: Universal Design for Diverse Learners – Northern Lights at CCV
- NEW! VELS: Basics for Planning Infant/Toddler Curriculum – DAYTIME OPTION – Northern Lights at CCV
- NEW! VELS: Long Term Strategies for Planning and Teaching – Northern Lights at CCV
Sign up for your Northern Lights Account!
Northern Lights at CCV is in the process of shifting our registration platform. This change will allow us to streamline the registration process and increase access to high quality trainings. We are currently offering registration for our single session trainings through the Northern Lights registration link at Northern Lights Account.
Celebrating Your Accomplishments
Many early childhood and afterschool professionals demonstrate their career advancement by earning certificates and credentials or by participating in the Vermont Instructor Registry. The list of recipients below includes everyone who received certificates or credentials in January.
Received your Credential during Fall 2024? Look for your shout out in a special edition mailing. Coming Soon!
Northern Lights is Proud to Honor YOU!
Afterschool Certificate or Credential:
Carrie Kennedy (Castleton) Foundations
Sherri Rider (Wallingford) Foundations
Cecille Scrivens (Bennington) Foundations
Program Director Credential:
Amanda Barry (Woodstock) Step 1
Melissa Beaudin (Milton) Step 1
Amanda Connolly (Colchester) Step 1
Julia Musto (Vershire) Step 1
Dayle Sargeant (Burlington) Step 1
Kimberly Simeon (Hinsdale, NH) Step 2
CIS Early Intervention Certificates:
Sarah Cardinal (South Burlington) Provisional Certificate
Early Childhood Career Ladder Level Certificate:
Olivia Barror (Springfield) Level 1
Morgan Belknap (Lyndon Center) Level 1
Virginia Brooke (Montpelier) Level 1
Harmony Gonzalez (Sunderland) Level 1
Samantha Lee (Windsor) Level 1
Ella Norton (Rutland) Level 1
Kelly Richards (Burlington) Level 1
Melissa Cottrell (Bennington) Level 2
Patricia Ingalls (Wallingford) Level 2
Chelsea LaJeunesse (Georgia) Level 2
Isabelle Smith (Charlestown, NH) Level 2
Brittney Towne (Springfield) Level 2
Merideth Lopiano (Adams, MA) Level 3A
Brittany Menize (Morrisville) Level 3A
Stacy Rider (Barre) Level 3A
Cheyanna Bourne (Richmond) Level 3B
Angel Hurd (Fair Haven) Level 3B
Morgan Roy (Guilford) Level 3B
Zachary Young (Saint Albans) Level 3B
Shelbie Niboli (Wilder) Level 4A
Gabriella Simmons (Morrisville) Level 4A
Brianna Sweet (Bennington) Level 4A
Dana Blow (Grand Isle) Level 5A
Tori Brown (Middlesex) Level 5A
Ashley Fogg (South Hero) Level 5A
Sonja Raymond (Waterbury) Level 5A
Dayle Sargeant (Burlington) Level 5B
Members of the Instructor Registry:
Sarah Gagne (St. Johnsbury) Certified
Nicole Sener (Milton) Certified
Michelle Black (Middlebury) Master
Susan Hunt (Morrisville) Master
Carrie Becker (East Montpelier) Master
Nicole Sener (Milton) – COP Facilitator
Carrie Becker (East Montpelier) – COP Facilitator
Looking For Help?
We offer trainings, career advising and technical assistance, and friendly support to assist with your professional development goals. Contact a Resource Advisor and get your questions answered.