Elaine Chasse
Since 2012, Elaine has been supporting other early educators through training, mentoring, and, most recently, Practiced Based Coaching. Over the 29 years of successfully operating a quality program, she grew passionate about supporting young children's social and emotional development and enjoyed bringing what she learned to others in the field. She is in her third year of participation in the Coach PD project with September Gerety of the Gerety Education Team. She is a Snelling Center Early Childhood Leadership Institute (ECLI) graduate. ECLI is a unique leadership and transformative institute designed to stimulate enthusiasm for effective participation in efforts to improve early childhood in Vermont. From 1992 to 2021, Elaine was the heart and soul of Learning Adventure, a thriving early childhood preschool and afterschool program in Grand Isle. Her passion for nurturing young children's social and emotional development was a driving force in her work. As a business owner and preschool teacher, she led her program to a 5-star rating in Vermont’s Step Ahead Recognition System (STARS), a testament to her dedication. She maintained that quality rating for over fourteen years and mentored the same small staff of five women for over twenty years, fostering a culture of excellence. Together, they were committed to operating at high standards and continuously improving their services to families at all socioeconomic levels. Her mission to elevate services to the children, families, and communities they serve continues through her work with Pyramid 802 Plus.