TIS THE SEASON COMBO - 2 Seminars, 10 Clock Hours

Dr. Maryln Appelbaum

You’re in for a treat!  Maryln Appelbaum is totally amazing. Her laughter is contagious, and so is her love of teaching children. She captivates, motivates, inspires, entertains, and wows audience members with her stories, strategies, songs, and her VERY special laugh!

Here are just a few of the things that audience members say about Maryln.

• "Real life scenarios, it was as if Maryln knew the kids in my school and had been in our classrooms."
• “Her laugh is a TEN, and so is this seminar."
• "Absolutely outstanding!!! Maryln is knowledgeable and sympathetic to the struggles of teachers."
• "After 21 years of teaching, Maryln GAVE ME NEW IDEAS to take back to my classroom." 
• “Very few things get better with age. Maryln is among those few. You must attend a training with her.”
• “Simply the best. Need I say more.”
• “Feeling excited for Monday to incorporate everything being taught.”
• “So much fun being here and learning so many great methods that can make me a better teacher”
• “I love her laugh.  Every time I hear her laugh, I smile.”
• “Maryln, is spectacular.  Never thought I would see you do downward dog in front of an audience.”
• “Love your training. You inspire me to be the best I can be.”

Maryln is sometimes called “The Child Care Guru” because she has answers to the tough questions when working with children. She combines her education of both undergraduate and graduate degrees in education and psychology, and her early childhood experience as a teacher, director, and owner of 3 early childhood centers.  She has written more than 30 books for early childhood, appeared on TV and Radio Talk Shows. Tens of thousands of early childhood teachers get her daily “Message from Maryln” emails that give them strategies, inspiration, and hope.  She has spoken to hundreds of thousands of audience members.  They go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned.  You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.

Marty Appelbaum

Whoohoo!  Marty, America’s #1 early childhood motivational speaker, is going to present this awesome seminar. Audiences across the country rave his praises. 

Here are just a few of the things they say about Marty:

• “So motivating! So moving! So informative! So good!”
• “Marty is a fabulous speaker!”
• “Information was amazing and the laughter was constant!”
• “Best early childhood seminar I’ve been to ever!”
• “Love the strategies, the humor, and the real-life examples”
• “The best seminar my staff has EVER attended.”  
• “Marty rocks! Love the energy!”
• “Can’t wait to incorporate these tips in my class!” 

Marty is the real deal! He has a unique teaching and presenting background that few have spanning over 30 years. He has taught in classrooms ranging from infant age through high school seniors. He is a master at captivating and engaging audiences. He combines his own real-life experiences, stories, songs, fun games with strategies to take back to the classroom. There’s never a dull moment. There's no falling asleep at his seminars! Marty has appeared on television and radio. Over 250,000 educators have attended training events led by Marty. Audiences go back to work motivated and excited to implement what they have learned. You and your staff will too! Get ready for an awesome day filled with joy, laughter and learning.

Maurine Richter

MAURINE RICHTER, after earning her degree in Elementary Education at The University of Texas with specializations in Gifted Education and Literacy, spent thirty years as a classroom teacher and received such distinctions as District Teacher of the Year, HEB Educator of Excellence, the Christa McAuliffe National Spirit of Education Award, and the Houston Chamber of Commerce Educator of the Year. She now brings her passion for teaching to the Appelbaum Training Institute as one of our national trainers, blending her expertise for curriculum and instruction with a desire to show teachers their value as early childhood educators. She has worked with children from birth to age eighteen and recognizes that the key to success as a teacher begins with building strong relationships with children, parents and co-workers. She will touch your life with her humor and charisma. You will leave her seminar "ready and excited" to implement the solutions, strategies, and interventions in your home care programs and centers as you lovingly impact the lives and futures of those in your care.

Audiences across the country rave Maurine's praises. Here are just a few of the things they say:

• “I love your trainings Moe!”
• “Maurine is so uplifting and extremely informative!”
• “Thank you so much for being inspirational”
• “Thank you, Thank You, Thank You!”
• “Love the strategies and the real-life examples”
• "Thank you so much for making my Saturday. It was so fun! Great from start to finish.”
  "Amazing and knowledgeable speaker. Very funny and enjoyable."

Stephen Fite

Stephen Fite is an award-winning musician/writer whose albums have received eighteen nationally recognized honors. His upbeat brand of children’s music spans the spectrum from Rock to Reggae, Pop to Blues, Dixieland and many other styles. His songwriting and recordings span nearly three decades with 17 CDs and have led him to one undeniable conclusion; children learn best when they are moving and actively involved.

Paulina Perez and Kelli Jacoby "The Child Care Crew"

Paulina and Kelli ("The Child Care Crew") bring passion, energy, and enthusiasm every time they join our Live Online Seminars. They are both passionate about helping teachers learn new songs and games for their classrooms.