2025 TEAM Lowcountry Early Childhood Conference

2025 T.E.A.M. Lowcountry Early Childhood Conference

Theme: Scoring Big in Early Childhood Education

Who Should Attend?

Any group focused on the development of early childhood education programs; early education teachers, childcare providers, parents, owners, directors, administrators and home visitation staff. Please note for safety reasons: Children are not allowed at the conference.

Registration Information

Complete the online registration by selecting day(s) planning to attend. Wokshops will be selected on the day of the conference, arrive early to get your seat. If a session is FULL when you arrive, you will need to go to another session. NOTE: Some sessions are offered multiple times, you will only get credit for attending one of those sessions.

Payment can be made online using a credit or debit card. You can also register online by using the Other Payment Option which will allow you to register now and send checks after registration is complete. Mail payment payable to Beaufort County First Steps, P.O. Box 6421, Beaufort, SC 29903...registration is not complete until payment is received.

Registration Deadline and Fees

Registration must be received by April 3, 2025. Space is limited, REGISTER EARLY.

1-Day Conference (Friday or Saturday attendance). Registration fee is $40.00
2-Day Conference (Friday and Saturday attendance). Registration fee is $60.00
Late Fee: additional $10.00 after March 28, 2025.

Please Note: There is an additional fee of $25.00 for CPR and Pediatric First Aid.

Please Note: If you attend a two-part workshop, you MUST take part 1 & part 2 to receive credit.

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Cancellation requests must be received by March 28, 2025, to receive a full refund. No refunds will be given after March 28, 2025. All cancellation requests must be made by contacting Betty Washington or Megan Shipman at Beaufort County First Steps (843) 379-7837.

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TEAM Lowcountry Conference Schedule

Session Descriptions available at

Topic Key: CU – Curriculum GD – Growth & Development HS – Health & Safety PD – Professional Development CG – Child Guidance NU – Nutrition PA – Program Administration SN – Special Needs

Friday, April 4, 2025

7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Conference Registration

8:15 AM - 11:35 AM CPR and Pediatric First Aid (additional $25.00) First Response; Kerry Hardy NOTE: If taking CPR & Pediatric First Aid do not sign up for any other classes until 12:20 PM

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (KEYNOTE)

• Harmonious Classrooms: Integrating Music and Movement into Early Childhood Education (CU); Beth Green

9:25 AM - 10:25 AM

• Moving Through Stories: Integrating Physical Activity with Children's Literature (CU; ABC Physical Activity); Kelli Boniecki
• Science is Everywhere! (CU); Vanessa Riley
• It's My Classroom and I Can Party If I Want To: Providing a fun and engaging learning environment for primary ages students! (CU); Dr. Tara Mack
• Diving into The Basics Lowcountry (PD); Maura Thomas
• Art & Literacy- Beyond the Art Classroom (CU); Billie Halaburt
• The PSSA Advantage (PA); Shelley Summer
• Our External Words, Their Inner Voices: Developing Self-Identities (Infants/Toddlers) (GG); Alder Rose Blanchard & Kelly Saunders
• Rock, Roll, & Read! (CU); Beth Green

10:35 AM - 11:35 AM

• Our External Words, Their Inner Voices: Developing Self-Identities (Preschool/ Elementary) (CG); Alder Rose Blanchard & Kelly Saunders
• Moving Through Stories: Integrating Physical Activity with Children's Literature (CU;Moving Through Stories: Integrating Physical Activity with Children's Literature (CU; ABC Physical Activity); Kelli Boniecki); Kelli Boniecki
• Science is Everywhere! (CU); Vanessa Riley
• It's My Classroom and I Can Party If I Want To: Providing a fun and engaging learning environment for primary ages students! (CU); Dr. Tara Mack
• Diving into The Basics Lowcountry (PD); Maura Thomas
• Nature in the Early Care and Education Environment (CU); Leslie Terry & Stephanie Heyward
• FCC- Creative Experiences for Multi-age children in Family Child Care (CU); Teneshia Slempa
• Guiding Principals of Behavior (CG); Jenn Adams

11:45 AM -12:20 PM----Lunch & Door Prizes (Social Hall)

12:20 PM - 1:20 PM

• Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children (CU); Cheryl Scales
• Mandated Reporter (PD); Ashleigh Newman
• Bloodborne Pathogens (HS); Betty Ford
• How Are You Scoring? Electronics in the Early Childhood Classrooms? (PD); Vanessa Riley
• Nature in the Early Care and Education Environment (CU); Leslie Terry & Stephanie Heyward
• Engaging Multilingual Learning with Children with Special Needs (SN); Lydia Carnesale
• Leading with a Mission (Part 1) Establishing Workplace Culture Before You Hire (PA); Kelly Saunders & Alder Rose Blanchard
• What is the Science of Reading? (GD); Melanie Hooper

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

• Mandated Reporter (PD); Ashleigh Newman
• Bloodborne Pathogens (HS); Betty Ford
• How Are You Scoring? Electronics in the Early Childhood Classrooms? (PD); Vanessa Riley
• The PSSA Advantage (PA); Shelley Summer
• What is the Science of Reading? (GD); Melanie Hooper
• Loose Parts: Inspiring Play in Young Children (CU); Cheryl Scales
• Leading with a Mission (Part2) Building the Culture of your Current Workplace (PA); Kelly Saunders & Alder Rose Blanchard
• Number Talks (CU); Billie Halaburt

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM (KEYNOTE)

• Scoring Big with Staff Wellness (PD); Lydia Carnesale

End of Day 1 of TEAM Conference (If only attending 1 day, please leave conference attendance sheets at registration area)

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Saturday, April 5, 2025

7:15 AM – 8:15 AM Conference Registration

8:15 AM - 11:35 AM CPR and Pediatric First Aid (additional $25.00) First Response; Kerry Hardy NOTE: If taking CPR & Pediatric First Aid do not sign up for any other classes until 12:20 PM

8:15 AM - 9:15 AM (KEYNOTE)

• Game Time: Bringing Home the Win (PD); Olandor Lewis

9:25 AM - 10:25 AM

• What is the Science of Reading? (GD); Melanie Hooper
• How Are You Scoring? Electronics in the Early Childhood Classrooms? (PD); Vanessa Riley
• Hydration, Nutrition and Health (NU; ABC Nutrition); Alyssa Willis
• The PSSA Advantage (PA); Shelley Summer
• Art & Literacy- Beyond the Art Classroom (CU); Billie Halaburt
• Building Strong Relationships with Families (PD); Dr. Tamekia Ford
• Women Empowerment (PD); Sudena Sturgis
• Health is Wealth: Betting on Yourself (PD); Tyrone Washington

10:35 AM - 11:35 AM

• What is the Science of Reading? (GD); Melanie Hooper
• How Are You Scoring? Electronics in the Early Childhood Classrooms? (PD); Vanessa Riley
• Hydration, Nutrition and Health (NU; ABC Nutrition); Alyssa Willis
• The PSSA Advantage (PA); Shelley Summer
• Art & Literacy- Beyond the Art Classroom (CU); Billie Halaburt
• Building Strong Relationships with Families (PD); Dr. Tamekia Ford
• Women Empowerment (PD); Sudena Sturgis
• Health is Wealth: Betting on Yourself (PD); Tyrone Washington

11:45 AM - 12:20 PM-----Lunch & Door Prizes (Social Hall)

12:20 PM - 1:20 PM

• Bloodborne Pathogens (HS); Betty Ford
• Science is Everywhere! (CU); Vanessa Riley
• The 5 Senses and Learning Outdoors (CU; ABC Physical Development); Alyssa Willis
• Engaging Multilingual Learning with Children with Special Needs (SN); Lydia Carnesale
• Number Talks (CU); Billie Halaburt
• Building Strong Relationships with Families (PD); Dr. Tamekia Ford
• Women Empowerment (PD); Sudena Sturgis
• Leveling Up in PickleBall (PD); Tyrone Washington

1:30 PM- 2:30 PM

• Bloodborne Pathogens (HS); Betty Ford
• Science is Everywhere! (CU); Vanessa Riley
• The 5 Senses and Learning Outdoors (CU; ABC Physical Development); Alyssa Willis
• Number Talks (CU); Billie Halaburt
• Building Strong Relationships with Families (PD); Dr. Tamekia Ford
• Women Empowerment (PD); Sudena Sturgis
• Leveling Up in PickleBall (PD); Tyrone Washington

2:40 PM - 3:40 PM (KEYNOTE)

• Scoring Big Through Active Learning (PD); Lydia Carnesale

End of Day 2 TEAM Conference (Please leave all attendance sheets at the registration area)

Host or Publisher TEAM Lowcountry Conference Planning Committee