SENTA GREENE, M.A., CCLS

27240 Turnberry Lane, Suite #200 Valencia, CA 91355 Telephone: (661) 799-3991/ Fax: (661) 362-0701 Email: [email protected]/Website: www.fullcircleconsulting.org

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EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

! M.A. Degree- Special Education with a specialization in: Transdisciplinary Team Approach and

Infant Toddler Services. Graduated with honors and distinction for high academic achievement. May 1996. California State University, Northridge B.A. Degree- Child and Adolescent Development. Graduated with distinction in leadership. May 1994. California State University, Northridge

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HONORS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Distinguished Teaching Award, California State University Northridge, 2005 Distinguished Faculty Award, The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, 2005 San Fernando Valley Business Journal Award, San Fernando Valley Business Association, 2004 Most Outstanding Employee in Professional Community Service, Sonoma State University, 1997 Notable Alumni Recognition, California State University, Northridge, 1996 Patricia Roberts Harris Academic Fellowship, California State University Northridge 1994-1996 Ford Foundation’s Most Outstanding Student in Child Development and Psychology, 1994

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PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED TRAINING

!Certified Child Life Specialist, Child Life Council

Appreciative Inquiry, Company of Experts, Inc. Project CRAFT Trainer (Culturally Responsive and Family Focused Training) Desired Results Developmental Profile Master Trainer/Consultant for the California Department of Education Coach for the California Center for Social Emotional Foundations and Early Learning

! UNIVERSITY APPOINTMENTS/TEACHING EXPERIENCE

!Adjunct Faculty in Early Childhood Education 08-10 to present

College of the Canyons Department of Early Childhood Education Teach early childhood education courses on the working with children with special needs and their families as well as exploring the impact of social, political, economic and cultural issues that shape values, beliefs, and behaviors through exploration of ones own experiences in order to increase understanding of the impact these issues have on teaching children in a diverse community. ECE 165: Teaching Children in a Diverse Community ECE 160: Understanding and Education of Exceptional Children

!Senior Adjunct Faculty in Human Development

01-00 to 12-10 Pacific Oaks College-Department of Human Development Teach and design specialized courses for undergraduate and graduate students majoring in Human Development (HD) with an emphasis in diversity, social justice, empowerment, anti-bias curriculum, racial identity development developmental theories, communication, research and implementation of professional practices including participation on student theses committees:

HD 285: Development of Bicultural Children HD 400/600: Working with Children in a Diverse World HD 478: Working with Families in a Diverse World HD 465: Reflective Teaching Seminar HD 656: Administration/Supervision HD 657: College Teaching/Teaching Adults HD 658: Parent/Community Work Lecturer II/B 08-02 to 06-06 California State University, Northridge-Department of Child and Adolescent Development Developed and taught specialized child and adolescent development courses for undergraduate students in professional preparation, theory and application with an emphasis in reflective practices, children’s growth and development, as well as cross-cultural competence, adult-child interactions and family involvement: CADV 490 & 490SEE: Senior Seminar/Professional Preparation CADV 250: The Profession of Child and Adolescent Development CADV 196A: Jumpstart, Early Literacy CADV 196 B: Jumpstart, Family Involvement

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Instructor/Assistant Professor

01-97 to 08-02

California State University, Northridge- Department of Special Education Taught courses in special education for graduate level students with and emphasis dedicated to working with children from ethnically diverse backgrounds with mild to severe disabilities and family systems SPED 396A: Early Fieldwork for Teacher Support SPED 634 & 634 L: Transdisciplinary Approach to Professional Teaming SPED 695X: Methods and Curriculum; SPED 695W: Student Internship/Clinical Supervision SPED 628EC: Level II Induction and Support SPED 629EC: Level II Assessment of Professional Competence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

!Founder and Chief Executive Leader

10-03 to present Full Circle Consulting Systems, Inc. • Oversee an international, multi-faceted consulting firm dedicated to high-level professional learning and development services in the areas of: special education, early care and education, child life, and systems change • Design, deliver, and evaluate training/technical assistance services to education ministries, state agencies, private and public schools, independent charter schools, social service agencies, health care and mental health organizations, county offices of education, local school districts, Head Starts, and Early Head Starts • Develop and facilitate training curriculum designs that offer tools, inspiration, and evidence-based concepts for cultural humility, stemming the tide of disproportionality rates in special education, challenging behaviors, reflective practice, inclusion, and family engagement and partnerships • Write and author books, manuals, articles, educational briefs, and training curriculum • Serve on national and international expert panels as an advocate for children’s rights and education

!Jumpstart Program Manager

09-02 to 01-04 Department of Child and Adolescent Development California State University, Northridge • Managed the provision of a three-year Ameri-Corps grant designed to train undergraduate students in theoretical and practical applications in school readiness including development, early literacy, and civic responsibility for children in community-based educational programs • Trained, supervised, managed, and evaluated students conducting community servicelearning in early childhood settings for children at-risk through a reflective supervision model

!Project Specialist/Coordinator

10-97 to 7-02 Region IX Quality Improvement Center for Disabilities Services California Institute on Human Services- Sonoma State University • Managed the provision of training and technical assistance (T/TA) to Head Start and Early Head Start grantees in facilitating the inclusion of young children ages birth to five years old with mild to severe disabilities and their families into Head Start/Early Head Start programs in Region IX, which includes California, Nevada, Arizona, Hawaii and the Outer Pacific Islands • Designed, developed, delivered, and evaluated T/TA in a collaborative partnership with the Region IX Administration on Children, Youth and Families Head Start Regional Office staff, state and national Head Start Associations, colleges and universities, Head Start grantees, and other T/TA providers • Responsible for start-up planning, systems change analysis and program implementation for newly awarded and/or expanded Head Start and Early Head Start programs • Conducted and analyzed technical assistance needs assessments • Trained, monitored and evaluated T/TA services conducted by consultants • Identified and facilitated community, state, regional, and national resource linkages for programs

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Training Coordinator/Early Childhood Special Education Trainer 10-97 to 07-01 CONNECTIONS Project California Institute on Human Services-Sonoma State University • Developed and delivered innovative training content for an in-service training project on developmentally appropriate inclusive practices in the areas of quality adult-child/child-

child interactions, cross-cultural competence, tolerance, challenging behaviors, classroom environments and daily routines, math, science, literacy, team building, and familyprofessional collaboration to public, private infant-preschool and/or child care programs throughout the state of California • Planned, implemented, and evaluated training and technical assistance services over time for each designated training cycle in Southern, Central, and Northern California • Provided on-site visitations to support the linkage of training themes to actual classroom practices

!Child Life Specialist/Support Group Facilitator

10-95 to 10-98 Los Angeles Pediatric and Family AIDS Network • Led therapeutic support group sessions at Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles for children ages 11 to 16 years old to foster positive coping skills, and expression of feelings regarding health care experiences, and living with HIV/AIDS • Planned and implemented therapeutic activities to help children cope effectively with stresses related to their illness including grief and loss

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Inclusion Specialist/Field Site Supervisor









08-90 to 9-97

CHIME Institute for Children with Special Needs California State University, Northridge • Supervised, trained and evaluated undergraduate students working with children ages 3-5 years old with exceptionalities within inclusive preschool environments • Co-taught weekly seminars for students addressing topics such as developmental disabilities, inclusion, recording children’s individual behaviors and curriculum planning • Conducted weekly home visits to support and monitor children’s development and progress including the implementation of individualized educational goals and objectives Early Intervention Specialist-Home Visit Only Program CHIME Institute for Children with Special Needs California State University, Northridge • Served as a liaison between families and Regional Center for Developmental Disabilities by providing supported referrals and ongoing service coordination for identified families • Assisted in the development of over 40 Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for children ages birth to 3 years old • Created and implemented developmentally appropriate activities/interventions for children ages birth to three years with or at-risk for disabilities • Participated in weekly transdisciplinary team meetings highlighting child and family concerns, priorities and resources Inclusion Facilitator

















CHIME Institute for Children with Special Needs California State University, Northridge • Responsible for the implementation of individual children’s objectives, classroom modifications, and intervention strategies within the learning context • Supported the inclusion of children with special needs into regular preschool programs under the High/Scope approach and Creative Curriculum • Completed social and ecological assessments for preschoolers with special needs within inclusive settings • Participated in daily meetings to discuss children’s development and progress

!Child Development Specialist/Child Life Specialist

08-94 to 09-95 Caring for Children and Families with AIDS • Led monthly in-service workshops to caregivers concerning developmental issues of children with life threatening illnesses and cultural considerations concerning death and/ or dying • Completed developmental assessments • Assisted in coordinating and developing Comprehensive Care Plans, Individualized

Family Service Plans and Education Programs • Collaborated with facilities serving the Pediatric AIDS population and outside community agencies to ensure comprehensive services for young children and their families • Planned and facilitated therapeutic play sessions, preparation, and procedural support with children infected/affected by HIV/AIDS • Member of the Crisis Intervention Response Team

!Assistant Director/Head Teacher

03-93 to 03-94 The Nurtury Preschool • Supervised, trained and evaluated lead teachers; assistant teachers; and field site students • Directed program in absence of the Director • Planned and facilitated staff meetings and assisted with financial planning and bookkeeping • Designed and implemented developmentally appropriate activities for children

!Teacher Assistant

California State University, Northridge Children’s Center • Supervised classroom in absence of lead teacher • Facilitated daily lesson plans for children ages two to eleven years old • Tutored school age children in mathematics and spelling

08-90 to 08-92

! RESEARCH, DISCOVERY AND SCHOLARSHIP

!Independent Evaluator

06-00 to 08-00 COMETS (Collaboration for Maximizing Early Teacher Support) Special Education Department-California State University Northridge • Co-designed a series of open-ended interview questions to evaluate specific and general project impact in the attitudes, skills, knowledge and practices of pre-service students’ becoming teachers in Special Education • Conducted focus group and phone interviews for project and student performance measurement • Coded information and compiled a written report from student focus groups and phone interviews including differential impacts of the first and second semester seminars and fieldwork experiences to actual student teaching

!Research Assistant

11-93 to 01-95 United for the Well Being of Children and Families Special Education Department-California State University Northridge • Supported the development of a culturally responsive demonstration project for families (both migrant and immigrant) who speak Spanish and their children from lowsocioeconomic backgrounds who were at-risk for developmental disabilities • Conducted library research needed for the development of training and intervention curriculum materials for children at-risk • Assisted the Evaluation Consultant with program data summary and analysis in family intervention strategies

CONSULTANSHIPS

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California Faculty Initiative Project. Core Consultant. Contribute to the development of the project instructional materials and resources for faculty of California Community Colleges and the California State University systems to align and integrate essential content and competencies of key CDE/CDD materials and initiatives with core early childhood education curriculum. November 2008- present.

!Nathan Ebanks Foundation. Executive Coach and Curriculum Design Specialist. Design,

deliver, and evaluate training for teachers, legislators, and administrators on inclusive education in Jamaica for preschool children to high school students. November 2007- present.

!California Department of Education.

Master Trainer. Delivered for the Desired Results Developmental Profile trainings on DRaccess and DRDP-R for Children with IEPs. January 2006-June 2008.

!Baldwin Park Unified School District Head Start/Early Head Start Programs.

Consultant. Develop curriculum strands linked to children’s mental health, bicultural identity development as well as culturally responsive practices for teachers and administrators. Provide on-site coaching visits and training to teaching staff in supporting children with challenging behaviors; classroom adaptations and modifications for children with disabilities; individual developmental goal plans; embedding IEPs/IFSPs with children’s natural learning contexts; and systematic approaches to supporting math, language and literacy in the classroom. Align DRDP© with program curricula. June 2004-present

!SEEDS Project, California Department of Education, Special Education Division. Core Consultant. Provide on-going statewide training and technical assistance in special education services to Local Education Agencies including school districts and county offices of education. September 2000-present

!Sacramento County Office of Education. Consultant. Identify, develop, and mentor preschool inclusion flagships throughout Sacramento County to serve as visitation sites for legislators, policy makers, and other key leaders. December 2007-June 2008.

!WestEd: Child and Family Studies. Writer/Co-author. Design curricula and write publications for the California Department of Education. This project was officially titled the California Family Partnership Initiative. The project emphasis was on working with culturally diverse children and their families through empowerment family-professional partnerships, team and community building, family-centered practices, and cross-cultural communication strategies. September 2005-June 2007.

!California Preschool Instruction Network. Consultant. Assist in the development of a mentor/

coach component for CPIN’s professional development system. Identify and synthesize current research that supports inclusive practices for language and literacy development of preschool children and is aligned with California Department of Education and Division for Early Childhood recommended practices. Identify research-based hands-on strategies and modifications to support teachers who attend COIN trainings. January 2007-December 2008.

!WestEd: Excellence in Research, Development and Service.

Faculty and Expert Panelist. Served as an expert panelist and reviewer of the California Department of Education: Infant/ Toddler Learning and Development Program Guidelines. January 2003-June 2004

!Los Angeles County Office of Education, Early Head Start Division. Management Systems/ Early Head Start Consultant. Specialize in program design, implementation and evaluation, integration of programs monitoring and tracking systems; development of interagency and team collaboration, family professional partnerships, staff development, and reflective supervision. March 2004-June 2005

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Tulare County Office of Education, Child Development Programs. Consultant. Provide onsite coaching visits and training to teaching staff in supporting children from ethnically diverse backgrounds with challenging behaviors; classroom adaptations and modifications for children with disabilities; individual developmental goal plans; and embedding IEPs/IFSPs with children’s natural learning contexts. June 2003-June 2005

!Connections Project:

Learning Communities for ALL Children, California Institute on Human Services, Sonoma State University. Early Childhood Special Education Consultant. Designed and delivered training content to Head Start and state preschool programs on innovative approaches for including children with disabilities from linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds. August 1997 to June 2000

!Hilton/Early Head Start SpecialQuest Training Program, California Institute on Human

Services, Sonoma State University. Trainer. Delivered trainings nationwide to provide intensive, systematic support for successfully including children birth to three years old with disabilities in Early Head Start Programs. Summer of 1998

!Region IX Resource Access Project, California Institute on Human Services- Sonoma State University. Consultant. Provided training and technical assistance to Head Start Programs throughout Region IX to support the inclusion of young children with disabilities and their families in Head Start and Early Head Start programs. August 1996 to October 1997

!Project CRAFT (Culturally Responsive and Family Focused Training). Early Childhood Special Education Trainer. Delivered trainings in Southern, Northern and Central California on family-focused, culturally responsive early intervention services for children and their families. March 1995 to 2000

! INTERNAL PUBLICATIONS !Greene, S. & Staple-Ebanks (2008). All Villages Matter: Inclusion Curriculum Training. Circle: A Professional Consulting Agency and All Kids Count. Kingston, Jamaica. !

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OTHER PUBLICATIONS, CHAPTER CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANT DELIVERABLES

!Valdivia, R. (first author), Keyser, J. (first author), Villaruel, I. & Greene, S. (accepted). Family Partnership Initiative Guide. California Department of Education: Child Development Division and WestEd.

!Greene, S. & et al (2004). Infant-Toddler Learning and Development Guidelines:

Responsive Approaches to Reading with Very Young Children. Concepts of Care: 20 Essays on Infant-Toddler Care. California Department of Education: Child Development Division and WestEd.

!DiMarco, P. (first author), Greene, S., Solis, B., Sarmin, T., Whang, B. & The National Jumpstart Office (2004). Jumpstart Family Involvement Book. Jumpstart, Inc. Boston, MA.

!Amos-Greene, S., Conn, D., & Bernhardt, B. (2002).

Classroom Activity Adaptation Cards: Measuring Outcomes for Children with Disabilities. Region IX Quality Improvement Center for Disabilities Services. California Institute on Human Services: Sonoma State University.

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Amos-Greene, S. & Conn, D. (2000). Journal Planner for Effective Training in Early Childhood. Region IX Quality Improvement Center for Disabilities Services. California Institute on Human Services: Sonoma State University.

!Amos-Greene, S., & Conn, D. (1999).

Region IX Quality Improvement Center for Disabilities Services Resource and Orientation Guide for Disabilities Services in Head Start and Early Head Start Programs. California Institute on Human Services: Sonoma State University.

!Amos-Greene, S., Rowan, L., Vander Meyden, R.M., Pehrson, C., Knapp-Philo, J., Turner, A. & Valdivia, R. (1999). Serving Families of Diverse Cultures. Hope Publishing Incorporated: North Logan, Utah.

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SELECTED KEYNOTE ADDRESSES AND SPECIAL SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

!Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2013, May). The Art of Professional Care: An Interactive

Opportunity to Address Compassion Fatigue. New Perspectives from a Mile High. Child Life Council 31st Annual Conference. Denver, CO.

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!Greene, S. (2012, June). The Art of Professional Care: Living and Learning a New Experience. Presented at the Annual Teacher Conference for San Bernardino County Office of Education, Early Childhood Programs, San Bernardino, CA.

!Greene, S. (2012, March). Leading with Passion: Building Family Engagement. Presented at the Annual Kindergarten Transition Summit for the California’s First 5 Commission, Sacramento, CA.

!Greene, S. (2011, January). The Art of Professional Care. Presented at the San Bernardino County Office of Education, Early Childhood Programs, Victorville, California. !Greene, S. (2009, May). Leading with Passion! Presented at the Southern California Association for the Education of Young Children, Annual Conference, Glendale, CA. !Greene, S. (2008, June). Letters from the Children: Child, Family, and Close Relations. Presented at the FICE: 60 Years of International Cooperation, Helsinki, Finland. !Greene, S. (2007, June). Dimensions of Diversity: The Power of Race, Ethnicity and Culture. Presented at the National Child Life Conference, Orlando, FL. !Greene, S. (2007, March). Weaving the Hope of Diversity: The Power of Race, Ethnicity and Power. Presented at the Santa Clarita Valley, Special Education Local Planning Area. Winter Academy, Valencia, CA.

!Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2006, October).

The Power of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in the Family. Presented at the Virginia Youth Services Conference, Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters and Kohl’s Department Store Collaborative, Norfolk, VA.

!Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2004, November). Celebrating Diversity: Reflections, Images and Our Children’s Stories. Presented at the Kings County Community Action Organization and

Office of Education, Tulare, CA.

!Greene, S. (1999, June). Our Success is Molded by the Will of Our Fire! Presented at Celebrating 40 Years of Excellence Through Services to Students: Educational Equity Awards Ceremony, California State University, Northridge, Northridge, CA.

!Greene, S. (1995, December). Invited Testimony. The Impact of Academic Fellowships on Continuing Education. Presented to the United States Congress at the Annual Congressional Breakfast Hearings. Washington, DC.

! SELECTED NATIONAL AND REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS

!Greene, S. (2012, July). “Invited Faculty”. Why Relationships Matter to Babies and Families. Presented at the PITC Home visiting Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl. !Greene, S. (2012, July). “Invited Faculty”. The Art of Reflective Conversations. Presented at the PITC Home visiting Institute, Ft. Lauderdale, Fl.

!Greene, S. (2012, May). “Invited.” Teaming for the Right Reasons. Presented to San Bernadino County Office of Education, Preschool Services and Head Start Department. San Bernadino, CA.

!Greene, S. (2012, January). “Invited.” The Power and Importance of Professional Care.

Presented to Glenn County Head Start Program at Child & Family Services of Glenn County Office of Education Annual Staff Development Conference. Willows, CA. Greene, S. (2008, September). “Invited.” The Art of Reflective Supervision. Training the Early Childhood Trainer Conference. California Association for the Education of Young Children. Anaheim, CA.

!Greene, S. (2008, September). “Invited.” The Art of Reflective Supervision.” PITC Academy for Program Directors. Tulsa, OK. !Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2007, June). “Invited.” Dimensions of Diversity: The Power of Race, Ethnicity and Culture. National Child Life Council: 24nd Annual Conference on Professional Issues. Orlando, FL.

!Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2007, March). “Invited.” Weaving the Hope of Diversity: The

Power of Race, Ethnicity and Power. Santa Clarita Valley, Special Education Local Planning Area. Winter Academy. Santa Clarita, CA

!Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2006, May). based Practices and Child Life. Professional issues. Dallas, TX

“Refereed”. The Legacy of Leadership: EvidenceNational Child Life Council: 24th Annual Conference on

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Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2006, May). “Refereed”. Systems Thinking, Systems Change: The Process of Co-Constructing Knowledge. Half-Day Intensive. National Child Life Council: 24th Annual Conference on Professional issues. Dallas, TX.

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Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2006, March). “Invited”. The Power of Race, Ethnicity, and Culture in the Family. Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters. Norfolk, VA.

Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2006, March). “Invited.” Raising Caring, Confident Children in a Multicultural World. Childrens Hospital of the Kings Daughters. Norfolk, VA.

! Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2004, May). “Refereed”. The Role of Internship Supervision:

Maintaining the Integrity of the Child Life Profession. National Child Life Council: 22nd Annual Conference on Professional Issues. Seattle, WA. Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2004, May). “Refereed”. The Role of Internship Supervision: Maintaining the Integrity of the Child Life Profession. National Child Life Council: 22nd Annual Conference on Professional Issues. Seattle, WA.

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Amos-Greene, S. (1999, November). “Invited.” Developing Cultural Competence. Multicultural and Bilingual Symposium. Region IX Quality Improvement Center. Development Associates. San Francisco, CA.

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Amos-Greene, S. & Martinson, N. (1999, January). “Refereed.” First Relationships: Parent Perceptions About Their Baby. Early Head Start National Institute. Washington, DC. “Refereed.” Putting the Pieces Together: Identifying and Implementing Effective Classroom Modifications and Strategies for Children with Disabilities. Region IX Head Start Association. Annual Head Start Conference. Neighborhood House Association. San Diego, CA.

!Amos-Greene, S. (1997, September). “Invited.” Putting the Pieces Together. Panel Presentation. Region IX Head Start Association, Annual Head Start Conference. Seattle, WA. ! Amos-Greene, S. (1995, December). “Invited.” Academic Journeys: The Impact of Academic Fellowships on Sustaining Students Continuing Education. Congressional Breakfast Briefing. United States Congress. Washington, DC.

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SELECTED STATE AND LOCAL PRESENTATIONS

Greene, S. (2010, April). “Invited Faculty.” Supporting Documentation and Reflective Practices for Curriculum Planning in Infant/Toddler Programs and Academic Instruction. WestEd PITC, Learning and Development Academy II. Riverside, CA.

!Greene, S. (2010, April). “Invited Speaker.” The Message and Meaning of Inclusive Education, Falling Through the Cracks Conference. Nathan E. Banks Foundation. Nationwide Conference for Children with Disabilities. Kingston, Jamaica.

!Greene, S. (February, 2010). “Invited Faculty.” Inclusion of Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs. WestEd PITC, Infant/Toddler Care Teacher Institute Module III. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

!Greene, S. (February, 2010). “Invited Faculty.” Helping Teachers Grow Professionally. WestEd PITC, Learning and Development Academy I, Creating High Quality Infant/Toddler Programs. Berkeley, CA.

!Greene, S. (January, 2010). “Invited Faculty.” Inclusion of Infants and Toddlers with Special Needs. WestEd PITC, Infant/Toddler Care Teacher Institute. Tulsa, Oklahoma. ! Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2008, March). “Invited.” The Power of Teaming and Working with Adults. MAOF Head Start, Los Angles, California. !

Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2008, April). “Invited.” Leadership in Inclusion. Santa Clara County Office of Education. San Jose, California.

!Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2008, May). “Invited.” Meeting the Needs of All Children: Literacy and Early Childhood. Los Angeles County Child Care, Los Angles, California. !Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2005, February). “Invited.” Discovering Children’s True Spirit: Supporting Children with Challenging Behaviors. California Head Start Association, PreConference Institute. Pasadena, CA.

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Greene, S. (2004, June). “Invited.” Creating Successful Transitions Through the Early Years. Los Angeles County Office of Education: Head Start-State Preschool Division, 1st Annual Transition Conference. Los Angeles, CA.

! ! Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2004, October). “Invited.” The Art of Reflective Supervision. California Professional Child Life Networking Conference. Los Angeles, CA. !Greene, S. (2003, February). “Invited.” Developmentally Appropriate Practice for All Children. SEECAP (Special Education Early Childhood Administrators Project). Orange, CA. !Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (2002, October). “Refereed.” Taking the Next Step: Creating a

Greene, S. & Martinez, L. (2004, March). “Invited.” Family Partnerships. 1st Annual Family and Educator Conference. Northridge, CA.

Therapeutic Environment. California Professional Child Life Networking Conference. Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA.

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Amos-Greene, S. (2002, January). “Invited.” Measuring Outcomes for Children with Disabilities. Riverside County Office of Education. Riverside, CA.

!Amos-Greene, S. (2002, January). “Invited.” Everybody at the Table. California Department of Education Field Meetings. Sacramento, CA. !Amos-Greene, S. (2002, January). “Invited.” The Role of the Early Childhood Teacher at IEP Meetings. California Department of Education . Field Meetings. Fresno, CA.

Amos-Greene, S. (2002, January). “Invited.” Cluster Institutes for Measuring Outcomes for Children with Disabilities. Los Angeles County Office of Education. Riverside, CA.

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Amos-Greene, S. (2001, August). “Invited.” The Art of Responding: Approaches. San Bernadino Office of Education. San Bernadino, CA.

Positive Behavioral

!Amos-Greene, S. (2001, August). “Invited.” The Yuba-Sutter Experience: The Process of Collaboration and Interagency Agreements. Sutter County Office of Education. Yuba City, CA. !Amos-Greene, S. (2000, September). “Invited.” Belief in Literacy for ALL Children. San Bernadino County Office of Education. Colton, CA. !Amos-Greene, S., Brault, L., Carr, A., Kuschner, A., M. Smithberger & et al (2000, October). Supporting Inclusive Programs: Perspective, Policy and Practice. “Invited.” Sixteenth Annual California Child Development Conference. Anaheim, CA.

!Amos-Greene, S., Knapp-Philo, J. & Walker, M. (1998, January).

“Invited.” The Role of the Head Start Teacher/Caregiver at IEP/IFSP Meetings. Region IX Head Start Association 15th

Annual Training Conference. Phoenix, AZ.

!Amos-Greene, S., Martinez, L. & Martinez, T. (1999, September) “Invited.” Project CRAFT: Culturally Responsive Family Focused Training. Volunteers of America, Los Angeles County Office of Education.

!Amos-Greene, S. (1999, March). “Invited.” What Happens to Me…If Something Happens to You? Los Angeles Family AIDS Network. Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Los Angeles, CA. !Amos-Greene, S., Martinez, L. & Martinez, T. (1999, February). “Invited.” Project CRAFT: Culturally Responsive Family Focused Training. Southwest Special Education Local Planning Area and Family Resource Center. El Segundo, CA.

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Amos-Greene, S. & Bolden, S. (1998, June). “Invited.” Supporting Children Affected/Infected by HIV/AIDS. Transagency Council on Pediatric AIDS, Facing the Facts: Families and HIV/AIDS Conference. Santa Monica, CA.

!Amos-Greene, S., Martinez, L. & Martinez, T. (June 1998).

“Invited.” Project CRAFT: Culturally Responsive and Family Focused Training. Baldwin Park Head Start, Los Angeles Office of Education. Baldwin Park, CA.

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Amos-Greene, S., Andravich, T. & Knapp-Philo, J. (1998, March). “Invited.” When Concerns Arise. Sutter Memorial Hospital Women’s & Children Services. CHEC Neonatal Home Visitor Training Consortium. Sacramento, CA. Amos-Greene, S. (1998, March). “Invited.” Adopting Inclusive Practices in Child Care Settings. Oxnard Community College. Child Development Department. Oxnard, CA.

!Amos-Greene, S., Walker, M. (1998, January).

“Refereed.” Managing Active Toddlers or How to Keep From Pulling Your Hair Out! San Francisco Infant/Toddler Consortium Conference. San Francisco, CA.

!Amos-Greene, S. (1997, April). “Invited.” Spring Inclusion Institute. Region IX Resource Access Project. Cerritos, CA. !Amos-Greene, S., & Martinez, L. (1997, April). “Invited.” Project CRAFT: Culturally Responsive and Family Focused Training. Chime Institute for Children with Special Needs. Northridge, CA. !Amos-Greene, S. & Martinez, L. (1997, February). “Invited.” Project CRAFT: Culturally Responsive and Family Focused Training. Madeira County Office of Education. Madeira, CA. !Amos-Greene, S. & Valverde, A. (1996, October). “Refereed.” Culturally Appropriate Strategies for Interpreters and Translators in Early Intervention Services. The 12th Annual California Child Development Conference, Long Beach, CA.

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Amos-Greene, S. & Hopkinson, S. (1996, July). “Invited”. Model Approaches to Partnerships in Parenting. Grace Home for Waiting Children Foster Care Agency. Van Nuys, CA. Amos-Greene, S., Barnathan, E. & Cox, A. (1996, March). “Refereed.” Inclusion: Practices for Young Children. Integration Resource Institute. Costa Mesa, CA.

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Best

Amos-Greene, S. & Ormsby, D. (1995, November). “Refereed.” Celebrating Racial Differences:

The Whole Child…Is The Whole Idea! Children’s Welfare League of America. Concord, CA.

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Amos-Greene, S. & Ormsby, D. (1995, February). “Refereed.” Celebrating Racial Differences: The Whole Child…Is the Whole Idea! California Lutheran University. Thousand Oaks, CA.

!Amos-Greene, S. & Ormsby, D. (1994, March).

“Invited.” Celebrating Racial Differences: The Whole Child…Is the Whole Idea! Chaffey College. Child Development Department. Ontario, CA.

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TELEVISION APPEARANCES

!Greene, S. (2004, November).

Expert Panelist. It’s People Who Create High Quality Infant Toddler Care. Satellite trainings offered by WestEd for the California Department of Education: San Francisco KCET Public Broadcasting Station. San Francisco, CA.

!Amos-Greene, S. (1997, May). Children with AIDS. Kid’s Talk Television Show. Century Cable Communications: Public Broadcasting Station. Santa Monica, CA.

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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

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American Society for Training and Development- Active Member National Child Life Council- Active Member National Association for the Education of Young Children- Active Member Society of Organizational Learning-Consultant and Active Member

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