DR. DAPHNE FUDGE
Founder, CEO
With over 30 years of experience in early childhood education, Dr. Daphne Fudge is a leading expert and consultant dedicated to elevating the quality and success of early childhood programs across the nation. She’s a national trainer for accreditation in early childhood education (Staff Credential), and serves as the primary Head Start and Child Care Consultant for Your1resource Consulting, LLC. Dr. Daphne is also a sought-after national keynote speaker, known for her motivational and engaging presentations at conferences and events.
ELYSE GONZALES
Elyse brings 20 years of customer service experience to the team, with a strong background in Human Resources and Early Childhood Education. With her degree in Business Administration, she is proficient in analyzing processes and data, developing systems, and training teams. She is also the founder and director of an early childhood education facility serving underprivileged children in the Tampa area.
MORTRICIA WHITE
Motricia brings two decades of early childhood education experience to the team. Much of her career has been focused on training, quality assurance, and outreach to at-risk populations. As a Ph.D. candidate, she is enthusiastically committed to serving the community and education programs through sound program management, staff development, and strategic partnerships. Her data analysis skills are a vital contribution to the Your1resource team.
JAMILLET ACEVEDO
With nearly two decades of experience in direct service and management in early childhood education programs, Jamillet specializes in child development and literacy. She has the added benefit of being bilingual in English/Spanish, making her a tremendous asset in training and assessments for child care facilities. She has a master's degree in Psychology, and is also certified as a CLASS observer for Toddlers and Pre-K, CDA, and Lastinger Literacy Coach. Her commitment to promoting excellence with instructional staff is core to her services with Your1resource.
BARBARA GUTHRIE
Barbara brings decades of experience in managing and training Early Childhood Educators to our team. She has prepared numerous facilities across the nation for accreditation, conducting mock CLASS and Head Start reviews and coaching to improve program outcomes. Her focus on best practices across all levels of an organization, including in the classroom, demonstrates her commitment to the most important thing: the children.
Professional Affiliations
Teamwork and accountability are necessary to reach goals with excellence. Dr. Daphne is honored to serve with:
Chairperson - Seniors in Service Board
President - Black Child Development Institute, Greater Tampa Bay
Advisory Board Member - Community Alliance of Hillsborough County
Co-Chair - Christ for Addicts in Remission
Former service with:
Early Learning Coalition
Head Start Policy Board
Hillsborough County BOCC Child Care Licensing Advisory Board
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Storytime with
Dr. Daphne
Inclusion is critically important in early childhood centers. Enjoy this reminder to pursue unity in this Storytime episode.