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Nurturing the spiritual development of young children and those who teach and love them.

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Jennifer Slattery

Published by on October 17, 2013

I am so glad that you will be the Jewish support person for the JCC. Your passion and expertise will be so inspiring for the staff and children.

Jennifer SlatteryDirector of Early Childhood ProgramsBeth Shalom, Pittsburgh

Clients say…

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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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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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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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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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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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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I had been looking forward to your course since beginning my Master’s degree one year ago. Through thought-provoking questions, informative articles, and enlightening discussions, you’ve really challenged me to think about my position as an infant-toddler professional in new ways. And you’ve changed the way I see infant development and learning. Thank you so much for making this course such a valuable part of my education and of my ongoing work. I will be reflecting on your guidance for a lon… Read more

Sandra, graduate student

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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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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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