Zona M. Dargan is an Early Childhood Education Specialist with 30 years of experience in teaching, coaching, and professional development.

Melissa began her career as a Preschool Teacher, then after briefly serving as an Assistant Director, she accepted her first of 2 Director roles at licensed centers starting in 2001.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

TECECN consultants support early childhood programs, educators, and organizations with expertise in quality improvement, training, and leadership.

Shanna Brown Andrews is a TECPDS Level 1 Registered Trainer (#95508) with over 15 years of experience in early childhood education. She holds a bachelor’s degree and is currently pursuing her master’s in Organizational Leadership.

Tameka Bryan is an early childhood education trainer and public speaker specializing in classroom systems for quality ratings. She develops standard operating procedures, childcare curricula, and step-by-step lesson plans for directors, teachers, and administrators.

With more than 30 years of experience, Natasha Harris leads Integrity Training & Professional Services and owns three childcare centers, two private schools, and a nonprofit. She founded Heritage Kingdom Corp. and the Tarrant County Professional Childcare Association, and serves as President of TECECN while advising on multiple boards.

Ann McKitrick is an EC Specialist, Parenting Coach with 20 years of experience teaching infants, directing child development centers, mentoring and training.

Diane Goyett is a Child Development Specialist, Consultant, Trainer, and Keynote Speaker with 35 years of experience in early childhood education. She is the Founder of Early Childhood Specialties and creator of the 4 C’s Framework of Emotional Support, dedicated to helping educators build emotional intelligence.

Hope Wharton is an early childhood professional with over 25 years of experience as a center owner, administrator, educator, mentor, and consultant. She currently serves as a Texas Rising Star Early Childhood Assessor and is passionate about advancing quality and equity in early learning.

35 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, seasoned Early Educator dedicated to promoting play, best practice, connecting children to nature, and preserving childhood as a time for wonder and curiosity.

Dr. Amanda Newsom has been a dynamic leader in early childhood since 2010 and is known for her impactful contributions to early childhood training. Founder of the Courage and Grace Leadership Academy, Dr. Newsom has been providing expert training services and delivering inspirational speeches since 2015.