Jodi Wert - Educational Consultant

Hi - I’m Jodi!

I partner with early years communities to design programs that integrally support young children, teachers, and families, with focus on:

  • whole ecosystem models,

  • emergent curriculum that is project and skill-based, playful, and contextually meaningful,

  • social and emotional learning,

  • rich, reliable environments that feel good,

  • authentic inclusion (deep understanding of behavioral health and autism),

  • vital relationships (with self, others, ideas, materials, tools, places, experiences, possibilities), and

  • moment-to-moment practices that contribute to desired outcomes.

I approach this work with reverent focus on the strengths and resources available within each context. A tool that helps me deepen awareness is A/V Documentation™ (audio/visual — photos, videos, sound recordings).

Clarify Understanding

I teach teachers to use A/V Documentation™ as a mirror (reflection) and a window (opening) to notice and integrate distinct possibilities in partnering with children. Sounds and sights help adults more authentically attune to the real feel of the room so they can better partner with children.

See Through Children’s Eyes & Expressions

I show teachers how to teach children to use digital point-and-shoot cameras and recording devices to contribute their own unique perspectives on design and on-going decisions about learning (and living!). Shared Mediums = Shared Power