The Child at the Center: Building a culture of reflection and intention in early childhood settings

Jennifer Carvajal has a passion for literacy, emergent curriculum, and open-ended learning experiences. She has coached for Teaching Beyond the Square since 2013, leading professional development and collaborating with educators across the country. She has partnered with The Jewish Education Project, The Paradigm Project and ElevatEd and presented at several conferences including Think Small Institute's Loose Parts Summit and the National Art Education Association's conference. Jennifer taught at Beginnings Nursery School for 9 years and received her B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education from Susquehanna University and her M.S. in Education, with a concentration in Literacy, from Hunter College.