About Your Instructor – Angela Searcy

Uniquely Qualified Instructor

Angela Searcy is a teacher, author, therapist, and international presenter who is passionate about helping educators working with young students who struggle. She brings experience as a neuro-development therapist, educational and mental health consultant, specializing in early intervention strategies. Angela has been featured on WGN Channel 9 Morning News, WGN's Midday Fix and Public Radio. She holds a Master of Science degree in early childhood development, a Doctorate in education and has researched interventions for improving learning and behavior in classrooms.

Angela is author of Push Past-It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors (Gryphon House Publishing, 2019) and Elevating Equity: Advice for Navigating Challenging Conversations in Early Childhood Programs (Gryphon House Publishing, 2023) She is also the author of Helping Young Students Who Struggle: Practical Early Intervention Strategies (Grades PreK-2), the extensive digital resource handbook you will receive at the seminar.

You will leave with a wealth of practical and proven intervention strategies you can utilize to make a real difference in the lives of your young children who struggle.

What Your Colleagues Say About Your Presenter

"Angela broke everything down in easy-to-understand and easy-to-incorporate ways. Awesome day – could not have been better!"

"Loved the hands-on, engaging presentation. Dr. Angela was energetic, positive, and vibrant!"

"I'm motivated and excited to use what I've learned today to help my students who struggle."

"Great resources that can be used right away in the classroom. This was a great day of professional development!"

"My favorite part was Angela's amazing personality and captivating spirit. Thank you for an enlightening seminar! Such an important topic."

"Wow! This workshop was extremely informative and fun! Angela captured my attention the whole time."