Building Systems That Actually Support People
Workshops, Keynotes, & Professional Learning
Meet Our Speakers
Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., is the founder and CEO of Seed & Sew and a globally recognized expert in emotional development. She co-created and researched the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) Method, transforming how adults understand and support children’s emotions across home, school, and community settings. She brings this work to a broader audience as the author of two bestselling HarperCollins books: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, a New York Times bestseller, and Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, a USA Today bestseller.
Learn more about AlyssaAlyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed., is the founder and CEO of Seed & Sew and a globally recognized expert in emotional development. She co-created and researched the Collaborative Emotion Processing (CEP) Method, transforming how adults understand and support children’s emotions across home, school, and community settings. She brings this work to a broader audience as the author of two bestselling HarperCollins books: Tiny Humans, Big Emotions, a New York Times bestseller, and Big Kids, Bigger Feelings, a USA Today bestseller.Â
Alyssa hosts the Voices of Your Village podcast and leads the development of research-backed professional learning, tools, and digital platforms that support educators, caregivers, and systems serving children of all ages. She speaks internationally for organizations such as UNESCO and has been featured in The Washington Post, CNBC, NBC News Daily, and Vermont Public.
Alyssa frequently teaches on topics including:
- Understanding behavior through a nervous system lens
- Emotional intelligence & regulation strategies for children
- Decoding challenging behaviors as communication
- Positive discipline that builds connection, not shame
- Supporting social-emotional growth in classrooms and homes
- Preventing educator burnout through self-regulation
- Building inclusive, emotionally supportive environments
- Partnering with families to strengthen home-school consistency
- Sensory-informed strategies for neurodiverse learners
- Reflective practices for teachers to respond with intention
Ellen M. Drolette is a nationally recognized early childhood consultant, author, and speaker who has spent over three decades championing children, families, and educators. Her work is grounded in strengths-based leadership, reflective practice, and the principles of Appreciative Inquiry. Ellen’s unique approach blends real-world experience with research-informed tools that support resilience, emotional intelligence, and sustainable change in early learning environments.
Learn more about EllenEllen M. Drolette is a nationally recognized early childhood consultant, author, and speaker who has spent over three decades championing children, families, and educators. Her work is grounded in strengths-based leadership, reflective practice, and the principles of Appreciative Inquiry. Ellen’s unique approach blends real-world experience with research-informed tools that support resilience, emotional intelligence, and sustainable change in early learning environments.Â
She is the creator of the Triple R Framework™, Relevance, Relationship, and Reflection—and a longtime advocate for shifting early education away from burnout and toward possibility. Ellen’s writing and speaking engagements have inspired educators across the U.S. and internationally. In addition to her work as a consultant and mentor, she is the author of two books: Overcoming Teacher Burnout in Early Childhood and More Than We Imagined: Appreciative Inquiry for Early Childhood and Everywhere That Matters, and is the founder of Positive Spin VT. Ellen lives in Vermont and continues to support professional development that brings joy, purpose, and connection back to the heart of education.
Ellen frequently teaches on topics including:
- Early childhood workforce capacity building
- Leadership development
- Appreciative inquiry
- Systems thinking and organizational change
- Collective impact
- Early childhood workforce resiliency and self-care
- Play and learning environments
- Teamwork and organizational culture
- Strengths-based practices
What We Offer
We partner with:
- Schools
- Organizations
- Communities
Designing unique experiences that meet your needs.
Formats include:
- Keynote presentations
- Half-day and full-day workshops
- Multi-session series
- Communities of practice
- Leadership trainings
- Virtual and in-person experiences
Everything we offer is:
- Customized to your audience
- Grounded in neuroscience and development
- Immediately actionable
- Designed for real-life implementation
Designed With You, Not For You
Every audience is different. Every nervous system is different.
We collaborate with you to understand your goals, your challenges, and your people, so what we deliver actually works in your setting.
Whether you’re supporting educators, families, leadership teams, or entire organizations, we tailor each experience to meet your context and outcomes.
