Jacqueline Cradle., M.Ed. (Center Director, CO-Founder) has a Master's in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership from Regis University. She is an Adult Trainer for the Colorado Office of Early Childhood, which qualifies her to teach other practitioners the quality standards in Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQ
Jacqueline Cradle., M.Ed. (Center Director, CO-Founder) has a Master's in Education with an emphasis in Educational Leadership from Regis University. She is an Adult Trainer for the Colorado Office of Early Childhood, which qualifies her to teach other practitioners the quality standards in Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care (EQIT). Jacqueline, who has credentials in the following: ITERS, ECERS, EQIT and Classroom assessment scoring system (CLASS), is currently contracting through the council to teach courses at our location to mitigate the ongoing waitlist, train new teachers and decrease the deficit in teachers within this field. Through Executive order from the Colorado Presidential Candidate former Governor John W. Hikenlooper, Jacqueline Cradle serves on the Board of Directors for the Advisory Committee on Licensing of Child Care Facilities.
She is also a professor at the Community College of Aurora, teaching our next generation of early education teachers.
Nathaniel R. Cradle, MBA, is a trailblazer in the realm of Early Childhood Education, with a proven track record of creating meaningful change for young children and their families. Co-Founder and Director of Strategic Management at the non-profit Venture for Success Preparatory Learning Center, Nathanielβs mission is to reshape the educa
Nathaniel R. Cradle, MBA, is a trailblazer in the realm of Early Childhood Education, with a proven track record of creating meaningful change for young children and their families. Co-Founder and Director of Strategic Management at the non-profit Venture for Success Preparatory Learning Center, Nathanielβs mission is to reshape the educational landscape by building robust partnerships and driving initiatives that enhance social-emotional learning before children step into elementary school.
His most significant accomplishment to date is the establishment of the first ECE Professional Training Center in Northeast Denver in 2018. This innovative venture has trained over 100 adult learners to date, contributing significantly towards bridging the teacher employment gap and reducing educational inequality.
With over 17 years of experience, Nathanielβs expertise spans program strategy, educational solutions, leadership, and public administration. He is lauded for his innovative, visionary approach to team and process development and his acute ability to cater to the specific needs of children and families through strategic partnership selection.
Nathanielβs leadership prowess in the public administration sector led to his nomination as Secretary on the board of the Colorado Association for the Education of Young Children (COAEYC) in 2019. Elected as Chairman in 2020, his tenure was marked by his commitment to providing affordable and accessible professional development opportunities, amplifying the voices of teachers, and fostering a supportive network of early childhood professionals.
A testament to his dedication to early childhood education, Nathaniel played a pivotal role in rallying support for Prop EE, a statewide ballot initiative. The successful passage of this initiative secured essential resources for Colorado's early education programs. His successful collaboration with the Buell Foundation, a prominent organization committed to positive child and family development, further solidifies his status as an influential advocate in the field.
Nathaniel's unwavering commitment to improving the lives of families and children, coupled with his exemplary skills in nonprofit organizational management and strategic partnership development, make him a powerful force in the field of Early Childhood Education. His passion, experience, and innovative approach continue to drive the mission for betterment in Colorado's educational landscape.
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