Early Learning Inspired Facilitators
Ami Russell
Devoted advocate of play, wonder, inclusion, & care as the path to strong outcomes for children and the adults who love them.
Ami has been actively involved in the field of early childhood for over 20 years and is an Oregon Registry Master Trainer. She earned her BA in Early Childhood Education from Eastern Oregon University and has extensive continuing education in instructional design, equity and inclusion, and child development. With a professional background including training & development management, family child care program administration, child care resource & referral, statewide quality initiatives, and child welfare, Ami has a unique understanding of early learning in Oregon and brings that expertise to her support of early childhood professionals. She is experienced as a CLASS Infant, Toddler, and Pre-K observer, an Environment Rating Scales anchor assessor (ECERS-3, ITERS-3, and FCCERS-3). Her training style is energetic, engaging, and research-based.
Liane Chappell, MAT
Liane is an experienced early child educator proudly serving children and families in Washington County through her leadership in Early Childhood Special Education/Early Intervention.
