Consulting

The Watershed team has over 20 years of combined experience preparing future teachers and mentoring practicing teachers.

Teachers receiving the professional support and education they need to refine their practice is essential to educating young children well. We have worked in traditional, social constructivist, Reggio Emilia inspired, and International Baccalaureate settings. Our team members are recognized as experts in the field of early childhood, winning awards for excellence in both research and teaching. If your school or early years center is in need of professional development, we specialize in creating individualized consultation in the following areas:

  • Infant, Toddler, and Preschool programming

  • Play-based curriculum

  • Pedagogical documentation

  • Environmental analyses (indoor and outdoor)

  • Guidance and communication

  • Fine arts experiences

  • Social studies and social education

  • Social-emotional climate

  • Conducting research and/or writing for publication

Rachael | Preschool Teacher and Children’s Librarian

“With their guidance, I’ve gained confidence in my teaching practices. They taught me how to observe and reflect on children’s wonders and interests, inviting me to be intentional and focus on what emerges in the spaces and places we share with children to guide curriculum. I am grateful to have connected with both Casey and Rochelle. They have helped me recognize that teaching is so much more than focusing on academics — it’s about focusing on relationships.”

Raven | First Grade Teacher

“Rochelle leads by example. She listens and carefully formulates appropriate responses and actions with the child’s best interest in mind. Her communication is effective, efficient, and thoughtful. When mentoring, she guides rather than directs. As a teacher in the beginning of my career, Rochelle’s mentorship has been formative for understanding appropriate practices when working with children and their families.”

Sam | Head of School

“In my 20-plus years in school leadership Rochelle Hostler has distinguished herself as an exemplary and exceptional educational leader both in the classroom in curriculum innovation. Through a distinct approach that focusses on the classroom and outdoor environment as additional teacher, she fosters collaborative and engaged learning in both students and teachers alike. She is a “culture builder” that puts above all else that each voice should not only be heard, but valued as a respected member of a community.”

Shana | Preschool Teacher

“Casey has provided the most meaningful professional development for our teaching team. She designed each session based on our needs and drew from a long career in early childhood to make everything relevant and real for us. We were able to walk away from each session with new ideas and the tools to make positive changes in our teaching. A lot of times professional development ends up being just ‘one more thing’ you have to do, but I am always inspired after working with her.”

Jasmine | Early Childhood Consultant and Doctoral Candidate

“Dr. Myers has been so influential in my journey through the early childhood field. I have had the special experience of not just being a student of hers at the graduate level but also of being one of her mentees. She is always willing to share her knowledge and wisdom while also building my confidence to showcase my strengths. Her knowledge has shaped me into the educator that I am today. I see her lessons throughout not just my work with young children but with pre-service teachers and administrators. I am so grateful for the professional relationship that we have been able to build during our time together.”