Title: The Impact of Relationships
Date: March 6, 2024
Time: 9:30am - 12:00pm EST
Description:
Join us to learn how early relationships shape brain development and influence how children understand themselves, others, and the world.
This training will cover the following:
- Infant and early childhood mental health
- How early relationships shape brain development
- The Endorsement credential and how it supports professionals like you
Breakfast will be provided.
Swag items will be given.
Presenter Biography(s):
Tracy Liebermann, M. Ed, IMH-E®
Hello there! I'm Tracy Liebermann, M. Ed, IMH-E®, and I've been a part of the AIMHiTN’s team since July 2022. Living in Knoxville, TN, I proudly serve as the President of the Knoxville Association for Children’s Early Education. My educational journey led me to earn both my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Early Childhood Education. Over the years, I've donned multiple roles - from serving as a Health and Wellness coach for CCR&R to teaching STEM lessons in elementary schools with Muse Knoxville. Before I relocated to Tennessee from Pennsylvania four years ago, I worked as a college adjunct professor, Early Childhood Curriculum Specialist, college advisor, and spent a decade teaching third grade.
When I'm not engaged in professional endeavors, I love spending time with my husband and our two grown-up children. One of the things that I truly enjoy is connecting with educators and hearing their inspiring stories!
Denise McDrummond, M. Ed, IMH-E®
Greetings! I'm Denise, and since October 2021, I've been actively part of the AIMHiTN team, contributing my passion for children's wellbeing. I earned both a bachelor's and a master's degree in education, tools that have been instrumental in shaping my career.
My husband, Matt, and I relocated from our native Oklahoma to Tennessee in 2018. We've been happily married for over three decades now and are blessed with three grown children and two grandchildren. I feel driven to help others understand the importance of infant mental health, and I dedicate my work to sharing my knowledge with professionals who interact with infants, toddlers, and young children, as well as their families.
When I'm not focused on my professional responsibilities, you can find me immersed in a good book, quilting, or baking. I also treasure movie nights with my husband, where we can relax and spend quality time together.
About AIMHiTN:
The Association of Infant Mental Health in Tennessee (AIMHiTN) exists to support infants and young children and the adults who impact their early relational health. Our focus is on prenatal care up to a child's sixth birthday because we know it's those earliest years that matter most. AIMHiTN delivers education, training, and resources to assist caregivers, educators, healthcare providers, and other professionals in their everyday interactions with infants, young children, and their families. Our work helps ensure healthy communities and a productive workforce for generations to come, creating a brighter future for all. Simply put, we support the workforce that supports our future workforce.
