Head Start State Collaboration Project
The Speaker's Bureau was developed in cooperation with Minot State University , the North Dakota Center for Persons with Disabilities and the North Dakota Head Start State Collaboration Project, a program of the North Dakota Department of Human Services, Children and Family Services Division. To access the Speaker's Bureau contact the professionals listed directly.
To be placed on the Speaker's Bureau contact the North Dakota Head Start State Collaboration Project.
| Barb Arnold-Tengesdal University of Mary 7500 University Drive Bismarck, ND 58504-9652 Phone: (701) 355-8332 barbt@umary.edu Fees: negotiable Travel: statewide |
Topics: Advocacy Good Start Grow Smart Initiative, child care workforce issues, Professional development, mentoring |
| Kristi Asendorf Child Care Resource and Referral 615 Broadway, Suite L3 Minot, ND 58701 Phone: (800) 450-7801 Fax: (701) 838-2045 kasendorf@lssnd.org Fees: none Travel: Region 2 |
Topics: Making Good Childcare Choices |
| Val Bibow, RNC-Newborn Intensive Care, CIMI-Certified Infant Massage Instructor Trinity Hospital 1 Burdick Expressway West Minot, ND 58701 Phone: (701) 857-5349 Fax: (701) 857-5389 Fees: negotiable |
Topics: Infant Massage, Newborn Intensive Care, Latex Allergies, Infant Loss |
| Carmen Collins Rape and Abuse Crisis Center 317 8th Street North Fargo, ND 58102 Phone: (701) 293-7273 Fees: $50/hour, $250/half day, $500/day plus expenses |
Topics: Prevention Education, Working with children who have been abused |
| Helen Danielson North Dakota KIDS COUNT! ND State Data Center NDSU, IACC Building, Room 424 P.O. Box 5636 Fargo ND 58105 Phone: (701) 231-5934 ndkidscount@yahoo.com Fees: expenses |
Topics: North Dakota Kids Count! |
| Lori DeMers Newport School District #4 Head Start P.O. Box 150 Towner, ND 58788 Phone: (701) 537-5409 Fax: (701) 537-5312 AllisonDybing@a_dybing Fees: none |
Topics: Common Childhood Illnesses, OCEA |
| Cheryl Ekblad Minot Public School District Head Start and Early Head Start P.O. Box 2001 Minot, ND 58702 Phone: (701) 857-4688 Fax: (701) 857-4517 ekblad@sendit.nodak.edu Fees: none |
Topics: Guidance, Parent Involvement |
| Bonnie Engel, MSN, APRN, CNS-Psychiatric Child and Adolescent Therapist True North Solutions 418 North 2nd St Bismarck, ND 58601 Phone: (701) 224-TRUE (8783) Toll Free : 1 877 224-TRUE truesolutions@qwest.net Fees: expenses plus negotiable Travel: statewide |
Topics: Loving, nurturing and supporting your child's gifts, talents & purpose. Be the Parent: Discipline for various ages. |
| Linda Ehlers ND School for the Deaf Parent-Infant/Outreach Specialist Box 5036, NDSU Station Fargo, ND 58105 - 5036 Phone: (701) 231-6064 Fax: (701) 231-6052 Linda.A.Ehlers@sendit.nodak.edu Fees: none Travel: statewide |
Topics: Aspects related to the education of children with hearing loss ages 0-21 |
| Tami Iszler ND School for the Deaf Parent-Infant/Outreach Specialist 418 East Broadway Avenue, Suite # 228 Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone: (701) 328-3987 Fax: (701) 328-3985 Tami.Iszler@sendit.nodak.edu |
Topics: Aspects related to the education of children with hearing loss ages 0-21 |
| Carol Lybeck ND School for the Deaf Parent-Infant/Outreach Specialist NDSU, 1401 College Drive Devil's Lake , ND 58301 Phone: (701) 662-9000 lybeck@sendit.nodak.edu |
Topics: Aspects related to the education of children with hearing loss ages 0-21 |
| Lorie Martel ND Department of Health 600 East Boulevard Avenue, #301 Bismarck ND 58505 Phone: (701) 328-4535 Fees: expenses lmartel@nd.gov |
Topics: Early Childhood Comprehensive Systems; Healthy North Dakota Early Childhood Alliance |
| Melissa Olson ND Department of Health 600 East Boulevard Avenue, # 301 Bismarck ND 58505 Phone: (701) 328-4908 Fees: expenses |
Topics: Healthy North Dakota Governor's Health Initiative |
| Holly Pedersen ND School for the Deaf Parent-Infant/Outreach Specialists Memorial Hall 142, Minot State University 500 University Avenue West Minot, ND 58707 Phone: (701) 858-3357 pedersen@misu.nodak.edu |
Topics: Aspects related to the education of children with hearing loss ages 0-21 |
| Jeana Peinovich Dakota Medical Foundation 4334 18th Ave SW, Suite 102 Fargo ND 58103 Phone: (701) 356-2661 jeanapeinovich@dakmed.org |
Topics: Covering Kids and Families Initiative |
| Cathy Haarstad Minot State University/NDCPD 500 University Avenue West Minot, ND 58703 Phone: (701) 858-3230 Toll Free: (800) 233-1737 Fax: (701) 858-3483 haarstad@minotstateu.edu Fees: $100.00 Travel: statewide except Family 2 Family in Region II only |
Topics: Family 2 Family, Family Support, Behavior Intervention, Deafblindness, Autism, Down Syndrome, Developmental Disabilities, Inclusion |
| Allison Johnson Mayville State University Child Development Programs and Head Start Mayville State University, 330 3rd Street N.E. Mayville, ND 58257 Phone: (701) 786-4868 Fax: (701) 786-4781 allison_johnson@mail.Masu.nodak.edu Fees: negotiable Travel: statewide |
Topics: Early Childhood |
| Carol Johnson Northeast Human Services 151 South 4th Street Grand Forks, ND 58201-4723 Phone: (701) 795-3109 Fax: (701) 795-3050 Fees: Expenses plus negotiable |
Topics: Play-based Assessment, Inclusion, Dual Sensory Impairment, Typical & Atypical Development, Parent Training Topics, Oral Motor concerns, Natural Learning Opportunities |
| Evelyn Klimpel Minot State University/NDCPD 500 University Avenue West Minot, ND 58707 Phone: (701) 858-3494 klimpel@misu.nodak.edu |
Topics: Family, Parent Involvement, Integrating Cultural Diversity |
| Dallas Knudson Mid-America Associates 6491 Berwick Lane Towner, ND 58788 Phone: (701) 537-5541 Fax: (701) 537-5620 kkountry@ndak.net Fees: expenses plus negotiable Travel: statewide |
Topics: Parent Involvement, Parent Training |
| Michelle Walker, BS, RRT Cessation/Disparities Coordinator Division of Tobacco Prevention & Control North Dakota Department of Health 600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 301 Bismarck, ND 58505-0200 Phone: (701) 328-2315 Fax: (701) 328-2036 mlwalker@nd.gov Fees: No Cost Travel: Statewide |
Topics: Tobacco Cessation, Second-hand Smoke and the North Dakota Tobacco Quitline |
| Dr. Audrey Lunday Minot State University 500 University Avenue West Minot, ND 58707 Phone: (701) 858-3056 Toll Free: (800) 233-1737 lunday@misu.nodak.edu Fees: expenses |
Topics: Language Development, Speech, Communication |
| Mary Mercer Minot State University/NDCPD 500 University Avenue West Minot, ND 58707 Phone: (701) 858-3260 Toll Free: (800) 233-1737 Fax: (701) 858-3483 mercer@minotstateu.edu Fees: travel expenses/mileage Travel: statewide |
Topics: Parent Support on Friendship (Disabilities), Observing and Describing Behavior |
| Consultants Merit Care Children's Hospital Clinics 720 North 4th Street Fargo, ND 58122 Phone: (710) 234-7049 Fax: (701) 234-7194 cathichial@meritcare |
Topics: Many available |
| Mary Ebertowski UND School of Medicine, Dept. of Pediatrics/Genetics P.O. Box 9037 Grand Forks, ND 58202-9037 Phone: (701) 777-4243 ebertwsi@medicine.nodak.edu Fees: expenses plus negotiable Travel: statewide |
Topics: Characteristics of Common Genetic Disorders, Prenatal Diagnosis to detect genetic disorders, Harmful Exposures During Pregnancy, Diagnosis of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, What can genetic counseling do for me? Physical Assessment of the child with birth defects and other genetic related topics. |
| Dr. Moilan Pediatric Associates Clinic 101 3rd Avenue S.W., Suite # 201 Minot, ND 58701 Phone: (701) 857-5413 Fax: (701) 857-5028 Fees: none Travel: statewide |
Topics: Pediatrics, Breast Feeding, Attention Deficit |
| Lori Peterson Minot Early Head Start P.O. Box 2001 Minot, ND 58702 Phone: (701) 857-4688 Fax: (701) 857-4517 fourpete7@aol.com Fees: expenses plus negotiable Travel: statewide |
Topics: Home Visiting, Pregnancy 0-3, Building Relationships With Families |
| Linda Rorman ND Department of Human Services/Children and Family Services Division 600 East Boulevard Avenue, #325 Bismarck, ND 58505 Phone: (701) 328-1711 Fax: (701) 328-3538 sororl@nd.gov Fees: none Travel: statewide |
Topics: North Dakota Head Start State Collaboration Project |
| Julie Quamme Williston Head Start P.O. Box 1407 Williston, ND 58802-1407 Phone: (701) 572-2346 Fax: (701) 572-0494 jquamme@dia.net Fees: travel expenses Travel: statewide |
Topics: Early Childhood Development |
| Linda Reinicke Lutheran Social Services 1616 Capitol Way Bismarck, ND 58501 Phone: (888) 223-1510 Fax: (701) 223-0440 lreinicke@lssnd.org Fees: expenses plus negotiable Travel: western North Dakota |
Topics: Quality Child Care in North Dakota, Infant-Toddler Training Modules |
| Deb Roel Region 1 Parenting Coalition Coordinator 507 University Avenue Williston, ND 58801 Phone: (701) 572-5863 Fees: expenses Travel: within Region 1 |
Topics: Parenting Education Discipline |
| Judy Sand JS Technical Assistance Services For Tomorrow's Children 210 Main Street North, P.O. Box 78 Tuttle, ND 58488 Phone: (701) 867-2552 Fax: (701) 867-2552 jsandta@bektel.com Fees: expenses plus negotiable Travel: statewide |
Topics: Infant/Toddler Modules 1-4 West Ed, Training for Inclusion, Tribal Start Up of Child Care Centers, Special Projects Facilitator |
| Debra Theurer West Dakota Parent and Family Resource Center NDSU Extension P.O. Box 1057 Dickinson, ND 58602 Phone: (701) 445-0007 Fax: (701) 456-0008 dtheurer@ndsuext.nodak.edu Fees: expenses plus honorarium Travel: statewide |
Topics: Positive Parenting Tots, Temperament Talk, Decoding Misbehavior, Discipline and Guidance in Early Childhood, Infant/Toddler Caregiving, Play Is Children's Work |
| Consultants Upper Valley ARC Program P.O. Box 12420, 2500 Demers Avenue Grand Forks, ND 58203 Phone: (701) 772-6191 Fax: (701) 772-2195 Thearc@arcuv.com Fees: none Travel: The greater Grand Forks area |
Topics: Autism, Business Leadership Network, Coordinating Job for people w/disabilities, Creating an Inclusive Congregation, Developmental Disability, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Genetics, Grief and Loss, Individuals with disabilities and sacramental accessibility, Lobbying, Lutheran Parish Nurse Preparation Course, Parenting a child with a disability, PKU, Self-advocacy, Skills needed for employers and employees, Social Security, The Arc, Tourette Syndrome and Working in the Disability Field |
| Dr. Clinten VanLith Trinity Health 1900 8th Avenue S.E. Minot, ND 58701 Phone: (701) 857-5998 Fax: (701) 857-5022 Fees: $100.00 per hour Travel: Minot area |
Topics: Self-esteem, ADHD, Disruptive Behavior, Children and Self-control, Behavior Management |
| Pamela Schumaker Lutheran Social Services, Child Care Resource and Referral 615 South Broadway, Suite L-3 Minot, ND 58701 Phone: (701) 838-7800 (work) (701) 839-3557 (home) Fax: (701) 838-2045 pschumaker@lssnd.org (work) dancegirls@ndak.com (home) Fees: Negotiable (plus expenses) Travel: Statewide |
Topics: Early Childhood Education: development issues, guidance, friendships, curriculum, play problems etc... Additional topics: "At Peace with Parents", "Terrific Transitions" and "Themed Arts" Presentations. |
| Kathy Mayer Prevent Child Abuse ND P.O. Box 1213 Bismarck, ND 58502-1213 Phone: (701) 223-9052 Fax: (701) 355-4362 pcand@btinet.net Fees: mileage and expenses Travel: statewide |
Topics: "Once Can Hurt A Lifetime", Child Sexual Abuse Education and Prevention; Emotional Maltreatment Education and Prevention; Child Abuse and Neglect Topics |
| Kim Senn ND Department of Health 600 East Boulevard Avenue, # 301 Bismarck, NDW 58505 Phone: (701) 328-4528 Fax: (701) 328-1412 ksenn@nd.gov Fees: none Travel: statewide |
Topics: Health and Safety Issues (i.e. handwashing, infection control etc.); Head Lice Control and Management; Policy Development; Adolescent High Risk Behavior; Youth Risk Behavior Survey; Puberty Education. |
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