Betsy Haas, MA

CEO/Lead Trainer

Betsy Haas is CEO and Lead Trainer of Esteemed Human Development International, a training company specializing in motivation, customer service, personal effectiveness, facilitation skills, staff appreciation and acknowledgment, stress management, child development, parent empowerment, self-esteem, team building communication skills, etc. A member of the National Speakers Association, Betsy has extensive experience as a keynote speaker and seminar facilitator. She also performs personal effectiveness coaching for executives, managers, management teams and individuals. She provides tools to assist individuals in the accomplishment of personal and professional goals. She has been an instructor at the University of LaVerne and at the Los Angeles Community College District. Combining high energy, humor and compassion, she empowers audiences, coaching clients and workshop participants to improve the quality of their lives.

Betsy earned her Master of Arts degree from Pacific Oaks College and has over 31 years of experience in the field of human development. She is a member of:

• National Speakers Association
• National Association for Self-Esteem
• National Association for the Education of Young Children
• California Head Start Association

Betsy was voted 1999 Businesswoman of the year by the Business Alliance of Los Angeles.

Betsy is a current Accreditation Validator for NAEYC.

She has worked throughout the United States, Canada, United Kingdom and South America.

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JENNIFER MONTGOMERY

Training Consultant/Diversity Expert

Jennifer has 15 years of experience in Early Childhood Education as a Preschool Teacher, Center Director, Instructor and Consultant. Jennifer was a Center Director for 5 years in the for-profit child care industry. She is currently an Early Childhood Education instructor at El Camino College. Jennifer serves as campus liaison for El Camino College for Beach Cities AEYC and as an Academy Validator for NAEYC. Jennifer has a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Child and Family Studies from California State University, Long Beach. Her expertise is in diversity, multicultural and anti-bias curriculum.

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SHAWN KAPLAN

Trainer/Consultant

Shawn Kaplan is continuously and passionately progressed in the field of Early Childhood Development for 7 years. Beginning as an Associate Teacher she set her goals high and reached an Assistant Director.

Recently, Shawn has joined Esteemed Human Development International as a contracting trainer. During one of our latest training's, Shawn was key in creating the content presented. Shawn posses a natural ability as an educator, trainer and presenter in captivating her audience. She has been described, by our clients, as "knowledgeable," and "effective."

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RION DUGAN

Coach/Consultant

Rion Dugan is a personal and professional life coach and has been training and coaching people for over 20 years. Specializing in consulting and workshops for individuals, corporations, non-profits, and other organizations, Rion brings a unique background to this field. Having studied theater at Temple University, Rion began teaching acting workshops that lead to classes in effective communication, personal effectiveness and problem solving.

Working with thousands of people, Rion has proven himself time and again to be a powerful teacher, trainer and coach in the area of improved effectiveness. In addition to teaching at the University level, Rion has worked in many areas of both the public and private sectors. His specialty is working with individuals, coaching them to success in achieving their goals, whether that goal is making a career change, improved communication, climbing the corporate ladder or writing a book. Rion's personal and professional vision is to work with people so that each person has the opportunity to fully realize the powerful and magnificent human being that they already are.