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Local media coverage of my talk at the University of Maine!

Published by BBarnett on June 29, 2017

Early childhood education expert speaks at UMF about encouraging spiritual development in the classroom

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Clients say…

I am 9 weeks away from finishing my music therapy internship. I still have the nature items I collected at that Shabbaton on my dresser – your workshop was so inspiring in helping me decide to go forward with this [career]. Music therapy is a good fit for me and I hope you are finding your work similarly rewarding.
Beth Friedman-Romell
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Deb is the first person I contact with any questions about how very young children learn concepts. Her in-depth knowledge and experience is always a source of guidance for me and my work in science education.
Marlene Hilkowitz, STEM Preservice Teacher Development
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On my upcoming book, Inspiring Wonder, Awe, and Empathy – Spiritual Development for Young Children: Deb Schein has successfully unpacked the meaning of spirituality for young children in this incredibly compelling and well written treatise that will engage early childhood educators, parents, and leaders in the field. Through her personal narrative, which is skillfully woven throughout the text, this gifted educator takes the reader on a journey to explore the many facets of spiritual developmen… Read more
Dr. David Brody, Assistant Professor, Efrata College of Education, Jerusalem
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We loved Deb Schein! Her sessions were well organized; she knows her subject deeply and facilitated a cross-cultural environment that encouraged everyone to learn and feel capable to implement their learning in the classroom.
Education director / workshop participant, 2014 Roots of Nature early childhood education conference
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Thank you Deb for your leadership and persistence in bringing our interest forums together and pioneering this nifty collaboration! It was your vision that made it happen. It is really a wonderfully colorful illustration of how folks and interest forums with varying perspectives can work together and share unifying moments, such as where science, play and spirituality flow together.
Walter, 2017 NAEYC conference participant
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We are most appreciative of the contribution you made to the day, and the benefits that the students of those in attendance will derive from your teaching.
Attendee, 2015 BJE Early Childhood Institute
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Such a great lecture!  It’s so nice at the beginning of the year to recenter oneself on the basics of the relationship between child and teacher.
Workshop participant, August 2013
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Very interesting and refreshing to learn about the developmental growth of children from a spiritual point of view. Thank you!
Attendee, 2015 BJE Early Childhood Institute
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{Deb} bridged spirituality and STEAM, often something I have difficulty doing. I get the STEAM, but miss the spirituality, an innovative approach.
Attendee, 2015 BJE Early Childhood Institute
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I want to thank you for sharing your very special wisdom and life experiences with our staff. Everyone enjoyed it tremendously. I look forward to more collaborations.
Lori L. BernsteinDirector of
Early Childhood & School Age ActivitiesShaw JCC of Akron
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