Brooke Ryan’s passion for teaching and professional development started in 2000 when she enrolled in the Teen’s For Tots Early Childhood Education Program at the Frederik V. Pankow Center while in high school. This lead her to completing an Early Childhood Apprenticeship at Macomb Community College where she was recognized by the Department of Labor and received a Child Care Development Specialist Certification in addition to an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development. Brooke continued her education, earning a Bachelor’s of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration from Ashford University. Her continued growth includes a Professional Development Specialist certification through the Council for Professional Recognition, Level 1 Instructor certification through the Health and Safety Institute, and MiRegistry Trainer with a Career Pathway Professional Level Three – A.
Brooke’s field experience includes assistant teacher, lead teacher, program director, and administrator experience working in both private and government funded child care programs.
Brooke’s Learning Nook provides professional development training on a variety of topics in the early childhood field approved by MiRegistry, as well as Pediatric (Infant/Child/Adult) CPR/AED and Basic First Aid approved for caregivers, providers, teachers, or any individual looking to learn a life saving skill.
