The RISE Center for Liberation
Crystal Elliott-O'Connor is a highly experienced professional in early childhood education, currently serving as Managing Director of Content and Curriculum at the RISE Center for Liberation in Early Childhood Education and as Professional Development Coordinator for the Illinois Network of Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies. With roles that include National Trainer at Get Back 2 Basics! Early Childhood Training and Professional Development, Co-Facilitator at Speak Up, and Adjunct Professor at both Triton College and Relay Graduate School of Education, Crystal focuses on enhancing educators' skills and knowledge while promoting equity and social justice in early learning. Crystal previously directed programs at the YWCA Metropolitan Chicago and the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago, overseeing innovative early care and education for children aged 0-5. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Teaching and a Master of Divinity from National Louis University and Northern Theological Seminary, respectively.
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The RISE Center for Liberation
The RISE Center partners with public preschools and childcare centers to build their capacity to create anti-racist and liberated learning environments for children and their families. We accomplish this goal by sharing our whole school approach to building an anti-racist organization through coaching, delivering a teacher learning series that equips teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to create racially affirming and culturally responsive classrooms, and providing access to our anti-racist classroom curriculum.