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Anna Barthen

Specialist 2 - Wisconsin Specialist

CAMERON, WI WESTERN Region Shine Early Learning

Trainer (608) 400-2691

Miles willing to travel
50
Time of day
Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Weekdays
Primary Language
English
Training Language(s)
English

Trainer Credentials

Anna Barthen is a Inclusion and Exceptionalities Content Specialist with over 10 years of experience working with children and families. She holds a Master’s in Early Childhood Education and a Master’s in Infant and Early Childhood Development, with an emphasis on mental health and developmental disabilities. She is continuing her lifelong passion for learning in her PhD program, where she is focused on the lived experiences of families who have children with Autism. Prior to this work, Anna owned a licensed family childcare for five years and taught as an Early Childhood Special Education teacher for three years. She is an inclusion advocate and is excited to share her expertise and support providers in such a challenging and rewarding field.

Age Group Expertise

Infants (0-12 months) One Year Olds (13-24 months) Two to Two and half (25-30 months) Two and a Half to Three - (31-36 months) Three Year Olds - (37-48 months) Four Year Olds (49-60 months) Five Year Olds (61-72 months) Elementary (K-5th grade) Adults

Content Area

  • 1. Child Development
  • 2. Family Systems and Dynamics
  • 3. Diversity
  • 4. Special Needs, Disabilities, and Inclusive Practices
  • 5. Learning Experiences, Strategies, and Curriculum
  • 6. Health, Safety, and Nutrition
  • 7. Guidance and Nurturing
  • 8. Observation, Screening, and Assessment
  • 10. Professionalism
  • 12-A Administration and Management - General
  • 12-B Administration and Management - Finance
  • 12-C Administration and Management - Personnel

Additional Endorsements

WMELS Approved Trainer

Higher Education

Associate
Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College
Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Early Childhood Education
Master's
Concordia University Wisconsin
Early Childhood Education
Master's
Fielding Graduate University
Infant and Early Childhood Development

Additional Credentials

Child Abuse and Neglect
Early Childhood (Birth-3 Gr.)
Regular education Birth - Grade 3
DCF - Infant Toddler Requirement
DCF - Shaken Baby Syndrome
Wisconsin Childrens Trust Fund
Shaken Baby Syndrome Prevention Training for Child Care Providers
DCF - SIDS Training
1809 Early Childhood Special Education