About Me

ABOUT ME

"I'm Michele Sheehan-Chavez, an early childhood teacher, trainer, and speaker in Arizona, I was born to teach! I have spent more than two decades teaching young children in public and private programs for at-risk learners. I believe learning should be fun! 

Here at Coffee & Curriculum you can find hands-on lessons, units, resources , activities, and printables for preschool, pre-K, childcare, and kindergarten.



About Me Professionally

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PBS Workforce Registry Trainer-​

Michele is a certified PBS Registry trainer. She is available to come to your center and also hosts training at a local Preschool for the community. Contact Michele for your training needs.


CDA Training-

Michele holds 140 clock hour CDA and Portfolio writing training 2 times per year. If your staff is looking to earn an Child Developmental Associate she can come to your center or host at a local preschool as well and online to assist in getting a CDA.

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Resources & Printables-

Michele creates printables, lessons, and resources for early childhood classrooms and teacher visit the Coffee & Curriculum TpT store to see materials available.  Have a specific need? Contact Michele about creating your tailored materials.

More About Me....

My personal life is super busy. I enjoy most every moment, even the crazy ones! I have 3 children of which two are grown (26, 19, 13) and one granddaughter . 

My mother is a very important part of our life and we love when she spends the night! My life just would be so much harder without her. We also have two dogs and all these living things keep me very busy.   We like to spend time together when not on the go watching our newest series on Netflix and  binge watching on I.D  Channel an Food Network, as well as ; playing games, crafting , and planning family events and get together parties.  This year we are hosting both Halloween and Christmas Eve, it is going to be a chaos fun filled time for all!

                     Things I like to do....

Cooking for parties!

Web Design

Making Costumes                                                               

Aromatherapy

Couponing                       

Crafting and Sewing

Creating Teacher Materials

              My Education.....

I have a Child Development Associates and ECE Credential.  I also have a Masters of Religion and Theology.  I did not think I would go back to school, now that my children are older, I find myself pursuing my Doctorate in Ministry and Bachelors in Early Childhood Program Training and Administration.  For me learning never stops, it is a lifelong  pursuit.

My Career in Early Education........

My journey in early education began in 1992.  I have 26 years experience along with training and formal education. I have grown so much as a teacher since the early 90's as has philosophies in early education.  I have worked in public, private, charter, and faith based school.  Currently I am the Honors Pre-K Kindergarten Transitions Lead Teacher as well a staff trainer and CDA Instructor.  I am a very busy gal and love every moment of it, even the snot on my shoes moments!

A few odd facts.....

I love coffee.....adore it all sorts, kinds, brews, and flavors

I make tutus

I am passionate about training and curriculum  (love it)

I vape

I study world religion

I am a certified aromatherapist and herbalist

I love the ocean

I love Autumn

there is more but not for here....LoL
I am the Crock Pot Queen!