Meet Lisa
Lisa Plotkin, M.Ed. is a reflective practitioner, active listener, and dedicated thinker, ready to build connections through reflection with you. She facilitates passionate and thoughtful professional development for early childhood educators. She knew she wanted to pursue a career in early childhood education in 2004 during a conversation with a 5 year old as he waited for his sister to finish dance class. The joy she felt speaking with him sparked her passion for making sure our youngest learners can navigate their journey in the world with a sense of belonging and joy, security in their own identities, and confidence in building relationships.
Lisa’s pedagogical approach is strengthened by the Reggio Emilia Approach to learning, gifted mentors and influential colleagues, The Paradigm Project, experiences in the Jewish Community Center Association’s (JCCA) Sheva Center Leadership Institute (SCLI), and much more.
With gratitude for her life experiences so far, she strives to live through her values of Connection and Zing and searches for authentic relationships built upon honesty, trust, integrity, and respect wherever she goes.
Professional Development
Advocacy
"We do not learn from experience…we learn from reflecting on experience.”
— John Dewey
