Dr. Angela Searcy (she/her)  holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education, a M.S. degree in early childhood development from Erikson Institute, with a specialization in Infant Studies and a Doctorate in  Education with a specialization in assessment and response to intervention. Angela has teacher certification for grades 6-12,  a developmental therapy credential through the early intervention system of Illinois and an Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Certificate from Erikson Institute. Angela is a current candidate in the Master Of Jurisprudence in Child Law and Policy at Loyola University Chicago. Angela is a member of The Fred Rogers Institute Educators’ Neighborhood.

An educator since 1990, Angela has experience at all levels of education. Angela is currently the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services,  an adjunct faculty at Erikson Institute, Olivet Nazarene University, The Bureau of Education and Research, a Master Cadre Pyramid Model Trainer,  professional development ambassador for Discovery Source, a CLASS Pre-K Affiliate Trainer for Teachstone, an Ambassador for Moonin Language School Based in Finland and author of  Push Past It! A Positive Approach to  Challenging Classroom Behaviors and Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Education.

A former neuro-developmental specialist, Angela has specialized training in neuroscience and adult behavior change. Angela is an internationally recognized speaker, wife and mother of four adult children. She has been featured on Chicago’s WGN Channel 9  Moring News, WGN Channel 9 Midday Fix, WTTW’s Chicago Matters, Chicago Public Radio’s Chicago Matters, Chicago Parent and Chicago Baby Magazine