Keynote & Breakout Speaker · Early Childhood
The keynote your educators are still using on Monday.
I’m Jocelyn Manzanarez. For more than 25 years I’ve taught young children through movement, music, and play, and I’m still in classrooms every week. I bring that to your stage: brain-based, practical, and warm.
See a training in action
Visit a Training with Jocelyn.
A director, a room of teachers, and what they said afterward. This is the day from start to finish.
Signature keynotes
Three talks your team can put to work.
Each one is built on the Engage, Move, Learn™ framework and tailored to your theme, your time block, and your group.
The Regulated Room
Your team leaves with a room setup and daily rhythm that prevents behavior before it starts.
Engage Before You Manage
Your team leaves with the Tier 1 shifts that put engagement first, so behavior stops filling the gap.
Music as Instruction
Your team leaves with ways to use music as core instruction for language, focus, and self-control. No musical skill required.
Also available as breakouts and hands-on workshops. Popular sessions include From Chaos to Calm, Reading Rocks, and Bring Joy Back to Teaching.
Still in classrooms
I never left the classroom.
Every week I’m still with children, singing, moving, and testing what works. It’s why the strategies I bring to your team hold up on a real Tuesday morning, with real children and real schedules.
What booking looks like
Pick the format that fits your event.
Every session flexes to your schedule. Here’s the shape of what’s available.
Confirm these details and I’ll lock them in Check with Jocelyn session lengths, virtual availability, and travel range.
Kind words from the front of the room
What organizers and educators say.
We had several teachers give positive feedback the next day, and I saw immediate implementation in one classroom I was observing. It was great to see.
My staff was so excited after your training. Some had been to many trainings and came in skeptical. I promised it would not disappoint, and I was right. The ideas have been flowing.
I would like to have you come to my center at least once a year. You are so passionate and dedicated when it comes to early childhood. My staff would be better for it.
It is rare that I take something from a STARS training I can actually use. I implemented so many of your songs, games, and ideas the very next day.
Where she’s spoken
Trusted by conferences and programs.
Let’s get a date on the calendar.
Tell me about your event and I’ll be in touch. The form takes about a minute.
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