THE ROOM IS BEING BUILT.
And we’re intentional about who we place in it.
The Childcare Culture Shock Summit: Bust A Move is not a stage for noise.
It’s a room curated with leaders who understand the weight of this industry—
operators, decision-makers, and visionaries who have built, sustained, and scaled in real time.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Raeyna Woodside-Howard
of Hey Coach Rae! Educational Services
Raeyna Woodside-Howard, know as Coach Rae, is an established leader and coach in the education sector.
She is an expert in collaboration and quality systems, specifically the CLASS observation tool.
She deeply understands the complexity of relationships and their critical importance in early childhood education programs. Coach Rae leads with knowledge, authenticity and a commitment to building strong connections that support both educators and leaders.
Melissa Blotter
of Directed Success
Melissa Blotter is the Founder of Directed Success, a leadership development and learning experience company dedicated to helping organizations build confident leaders and thriving teams. With more than 20 years in education, Melissa has led training, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives for organizations ranging from single-site programs to multi-state childcare providers. Known for her engaging, practical, and high-energy presentation style, she helps leaders strengthen communication, build culture, and lead with confidence so they can create programs where both people and businesses thrive.
Erica Saccoccio
of Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
Erica Saccoccio is a multi-site childcare owner, certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, speaker, and host of the Childcare Director's Chair Podcast and YouTube channel. With over 27 years of experience in early childhood education, she is passionate about helping childcare leaders build confidence, strengthen communication, and grow their leadership impact. Erica shares practical, real-world strategies that empower educators and directors to lead with purpose, develop high-performing teams, and create thriving early learning programs.
RESHAUN WEBB
of Mama Shaun Speaks &
Rainbow Institute of Childcare Education
Mama Shaun is an early childhood leadership expert, keynote speaker, author, coach, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in education. As the founder of Mama Shaun Speaks and the Rainbow Institute of Childcare Education (R.I.C.E.), she is passionate about helping educators and childcare leaders lead with heart, purpose, and impact.
Known for her dynamic and inspiring approach, ReShaun shares practical strategies that empower professionals to strengthen leadership, build thriving teams, foster meaningful family engagement, and create positive cultures where children and adults can succeed.
ELISHA JONES
of Empowered Learners Express, LLC
Elisha "Coach E" Jones, M.Ed., is an Early Childhood Master Coach, trainer, speaker, and founder of Empowered Learners Express. With over 25 years of experience spanning from the classroom to center leadership, she is passionate about helping early childhood educators build sustainable systems, strengthen instructional practices, and elevate program quality.
Coach E shares practical, actionable solutions and authentic storytelling that empower leaders to move beyond survival mode, develop high-performing environments, and create lasting impact for children and families.
DR. MIA YOUNG
of Dr. Mia Young Speaks & Bright Scholars Early Learning Academy
Dr. Mia Young is a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and woman of bold faith who is passionate about helping others walk fully in their God-given purpose. After a 20-year career in public education, she stepped out on faith to found Bright Scholars Early Learning Academy, a thriving, Christ-centered preschool in Central Florida that now generates over $2.5 million annually and serves more than 225 children.
Dr. Mia empowers women to lead boldly, build profitable and sustainable businesses, and align their success with purpose. Her message is rooted in faith, obedience, and the belief that God is the author of our stories.
MEET THE SPEAKERS
Raeyna Woodside-Howard
of Hey Coach Rae! Educational Services
Melissa Blotter
of Directed Success
Raeyna Woodside-Howard, know as Coach Rae, is an established leader and coach in the education sector.
She is an expert in collaboration and quality systems, specifically the CLASS observation tool.
She deeply understands the complexity of relationships and their critical importance in early childhood education programs. Coach Rae leads with knowledge, authenticity and a commitment to building strong connections that support both educators and leaders.
Melissa Blotter is the Founder of Directed Success, a leadership development and learning experience company dedicated to helping organizations build confident leaders and thriving teams. With more than 20 years in education, Melissa has led training, onboarding, and leadership development initiatives for organizations ranging from single-site programs to multi-state childcare providers. Known for her engaging, practical, and high-energy presentation style, she helps leaders strengthen communication, build culture, and lead with confidence so they can create programs where both people and businesses thrive.
Erica Saccoccio
of Child Care Directors Chair Podcast
RESHAUN WEBB
of Mama Shaun Speaks & Rainbow Institute of Childcare Education
Erica Saccoccio is a multi-site childcare owner, certified John Maxwell Leadership Coach, speaker, and host of the Childcare Director's Chair Podcast and YouTube channel. With over 27 years of experience in early childhood education, she is passionate about helping childcare leaders build confidence, strengthen communication, and grow their leadership impact.
Erica shares practical, real-world strategies that empower educators and directors to lead with purpose, develop high-performing teams, and create thriving early learning programs.
Mama Shaun is an early childhood leadership expert, keynote speaker, author, coach, and entrepreneur with more than 30 years of experience in education. As the founder of Mama Shaun Speaks and the Rainbow Institute of Childcare Education (R.I.C.E.), she is passionate about helping educators and childcare leaders lead with heart, purpose, and impact.
Known for her dynamic and inspiring approach, ReShaun shares practical strategies that empower professionals to strengthen leadership, build thriving teams, foster meaningful family engagement, and create positive cultures where children and adults can succeed.
ELISHA JONES
of Empowered Learners Express, LLC
DR. MIA YOUNG
of Dr. Mia Young Speaks & Bright Scholars Early Learning Academy
Elisha "Coach E" Jones, M.Ed., is an Early Childhood Master Coach, trainer, speaker, and founder of Empowered Learners Express. With over 25 years of experience spanning from the classroom to center leadership, she is passionate about helping early childhood educators build sustainable systems, strengthen instructional practices, and elevate program quality.
Coach E shares practical, actionable solutions and authentic storytelling that empower leaders to move beyond survival mode, develop high-performing environments, and create lasting impact for children and families.
Dr. Mia Young is a dynamic speaker, entrepreneur, and woman of bold faith who is passionate about helping others walk fully in their God-given purpose. After a 20-year career in public education, she stepped out on faith to found Bright Scholars Early Learning Academy, a thriving, Christ-centered preschool in Central Florida that now generates over $2.5 million annually and serves more than 225 children.
Dr. Mia empowers women to lead boldly, build profitable and sustainable businesses, and align their success with purpose. Her message is rooted in faith, obedience, and the belief that God is the author of our stories.
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