Shine Early Learning
Nicole Taxiltaridis, MPA, has a diverse work experience in the field of early learning programs and education. Nicole most recently worked as the Senior Director of Business Development at Shine Early Learning. Prior to that, they held positions such as the Sr. Director and Director of Early Learning Programs at the Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC), where they oversaw multiple centers and implemented change management strategies. Nicole also worked as a Program Design Management Consultant at STGi and as the Director of Children's Learning Centers of Fairfield County, where they secured key partnerships and prevented the loss of a federal grant. Nicole has also held roles at the Community Development Institute, English International School, Achievement First, and DC Bilingual Public Charter School, where they contributed to various aspects of program management and leadership, including grant management, staff development, and school culture.
Nicole Taxiltaridis, MPA, has a diverse educational background. Nicole obtained a Master's degree in Public Administration/Peace & Conflict Resolution from International Christian University. Additionally, they hold a Bachelor's degree in International Political Economy and Diplomacy from the University of Bridgeport.
Nicole has also pursued several certificate programs to enhance their knowledge and skills. Nicole completed a program in Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace at Cornell University and received a certificate from the New Leaders- Emerging Leaders Program. Furthermore, they obtained a certificate in the Science of Early Childhood Development from Georgetown University.
To further enhance their expertise, Nicole completed the Connecticut Director Credential from the Connecticut Office of Early Childhood. Nicole also received a certificate in Organizational Leadership from the Dare-to-Lead program by Brene Brown, having undergone 56 hours of training.
Overall, Nicole's educational journey reflects their commitment to gaining knowledge and expertise in various subjects related to public administration, conflict resolution, diversity and inclusion, early childhood development, and organizational leadership.
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Shine Early Learning
Our mission is to focus early learning on what matters most - inside classrooms, in partnership with families, and across organizations - to close the achievement gap. All of the Shine Early Learning tools and approaches were developed, implemented, and refined at Acelero Learning, a high-performing Head Start and Early Head Start program serving more than 4,400 children across the nation. Through the integrated implementation of these tools, Acelero Learning has produced some of the largest child outcome gains ever recorded at an individual Head Start program. Acelero Learning's latest evaluation data shows children served for two years making twice the gain of average Head Start program, as compared to the 2009 FACES data. Shine Early Learning is committed to proving that every child can succeed at the highest levels – and that high-impact, proven approaches can help early childhood programs across the country truly make the difference in a child's life. Shine Early Learning offers dedicated resources, high-impact tools, and our new Shine Insight data system to help Head Start and early education programs reach their own ambitious goals.