Brightside is proud to announce that Ms. Sharen Woodley has now joined us as the Assistant Vice President for Philadelphia. With over 20 years in the ECE field holding various positions which include Assistant Teacher through Vice President, Sharen brings extensive experience as a trainer, leader and operational specialist. Sharen has trained locally and nationally on topics such as diversity, leadership, classroom management, succession planning; difficult conversations and behavior modification. In 2017 she had the honor of presenting in Auckland, New Zealand on leadership coaching. In her spare time, she is Co-Vice President of Affiliates for NJAEYC and Vice President of National Black Child Development Institute (NBCDI). She holds a BA in Psychology (William Paterson University); a Masters in Education (specialization in Early Childhood) Ashford University and is currently pursuing her Ed.D in Organizational Leadership from Grand Canyon University. Sharen brings experience and a proven track record of success in training and leading early childhood organizations to success, she will be an invaluable asset in ensuring the continued growth of Brightside’s Philadelphia region.
We are very excited to have Mrs. Woodley on board.