Randi Cannard
Early Childhood Instructional Curriculum Coach
What I do
I am an Early Childhood Instructional Curriculum Coach supporting the EPIC Project in VPK/Pre-K classrooms in Duval County, Florida. I rely on my considerable knowledge of Early Childhood education, child development, and curricula along with my skills in teaching methods and teacher support to work with our EPIC educators to effectively implement the Connect4Learning curriculum in their classrooms. Additionally, I assist with in-class assessments to gather data necessary for the project and to support teachers' own learning.
Professional Biography
Randi Cannard has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education since the age of 16. After graduating from high school in Brookfield, CT, Randi earned her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Development and Education from the University of Delaware and taught pre-K and Kindergarten students for the next 15+ years. During this time, she developed a strong interest in curricula and determining how what was taught could be more or less effective depending on how it was taught.
In 2009, Randi rejoined the academic community and earned her master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Early Childhood from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. After graduation, she was offered the opportunity to assist in the opening of a new preschool and overseeing the Pre-K program, sparking a passion for school administration and teacher support.
In 2015, Randi and her family moved to Jacksonville, FL where she accepted a position as Assistant Director and Curriculum Coordinator for The Goddard School of Jacksonville. In this role, she was able to hone her skills as a school leader, teaching coach, curriculum evaluator, and family specialist. Over the next 9 years, Randi helped to maintain rigorous Goddard School standards and even open a brand-new Goddard location with incredible success.
Since joining the EPIC team at UD, Randi has been able to utilize all of the knowledge and skills gained in her career and learn even more about the field of Early Childhood Education and C4L's incredible impact.
Degree(s)
M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction - Early Childhood, George Mason University
B.A., Early Childhood Development and Education, University of Delaware
Performances
Specialization
Child Development
Teacher Support
Pre-K Education
Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)