Speaking & Professional Learning
The missing piece in behavior, regulation, and real change.
Workshops, keynotes, and professional learning that translate nervous system science into practical, real-world strategies for educators, families, and organizations.
Our community has participated in many professional development opportunities, but this has been one of the most visible examples of learning translating into everyday practice.
Designed with you, not for you
Every audience 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 your outcomes.
Meet your speakers
Two experts.
45 years of combined experience.
Alyssa Blask Campbell, M.Ed.
Founder & CEO, Seed & Sew · Emotional development expert · NYT bestselling author
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 national bestseller.
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.
Featured as an expert in
Alyssa is an expert in
- Understanding behavior through a nervous system lens
- Emotional intelligence and regulation strategies
- Decoding challenging behaviors
- Positive discipline that builds connection, not shame
- Supporting social emotional growth in classrooms, homes, workplaces and beyond
- Preventing educator burnout
- Building inclusive, emotionally supportive environments
- Partnering with families to strengthen home-to-school consistency
- Sensory-informed strategies for all learners
Ellen M. Drolette
Early childhood consultant, author & speaker
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.
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 Overcoming Teacher Burnout in Early Childhood and of More Than We Imagined: Appreciative Inquiry for Early Childhood and Everywhere That Matters. 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
- 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 people are saying
The most relatable PD they have had in years.
So, so, so good! Best workshop I've attended in years. Such helpful information and a new lens to view behaviors with science-backed support. Also love the self-reflection piece. So important.
That was the best PD I have attended in a long time.
Everything was immediately applicable. I can use this with every student.
This helped me finally understand the why behind behavior.
This workshop called me in in the best way. I needed this perspective during what has been a tricky week in the classroom.
It shifted how I see my students entirely.
Every second of this workshop filled me with inspiration and hope.
The difference between sensory and emotional needs was a game changer.
This gave me language and tools I didn't have before.
Alyssa is a great presenter. Clear, engaging, and incredibly practical.
What we offer
Experiences designed around your goals.
We partner with schools, organizations, and communities to design experiences that meet your needs.
Formats
- 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
- Relatable, engaging, and memorable