Shantiea Dean, M.Ed
About Shantiea Dean, M.Ed
Shantiea Dean, M.Ed, is a Professional Development Specialist and Trainer with extensive experience in early childhood education. She has held various roles at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and currently serves as the Director of Quality Improvement and Program Support.
Current Role at Teaching Strategies
Shantiea Dean serves as a Professional Development Specialist/Trainer at Teaching Strategies, LLC. In this role, she has been actively involved for five years, contributing to the development and delivery of professional development resources. Her work supports programs that are pursuing accreditation through the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). She focuses on enhancing the quality of early childhood education through effective training and resource creation.
Experience at National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
Shantiea Dean has held multiple positions at the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). She worked as a Quality Assessment Manager from 2016 to 2020, overseeing quality assessment initiatives. Prior to that, she served as a Quality Assessment Specialist for one year in 2015-2016 and as an Accreditation Assessor for 11 months in 2020-2021. Her roles involved developing comprehensive customer progress reports and engaging in new business prospecting, including marketing and recruitment.
Educational Background
Shantiea Dean has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Human Relations, Sociology, and Psychology from Trinity University-Washington, studying from 2006 to 2008. She also holds a Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Transformational Leadership from Aspen University, which she completed between 2010 and 2012. Additionally, she obtained an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Early Childhood Education and Management from Prince George's Community College, studying from 1992 to 1998.
Previous Roles in Early Childhood Education
Before her current positions, Shantiea Dean gained valuable experience in early childhood education. She worked as an Early Reading First Resource & Parent Specialist at AppleTree Early Learning Public Charter School from 2007 to 2009. She also served as a Program Director at Bright Horizons from 2010 to 2012. These roles contributed to her expertise in early childhood program management and resource development.