Caitlin Woodard
As Early Learning and Outreach Coordinator, Caitlin Woodard is responsible for developing highly engaging and meaningful learning opportunities for those in the early learning community. She creates and facilitates student engagements, community outreach events, and professional development for those in the PreK-2nd grade learning environments.
Caitlin is certified in both Early Childhood and Elementary Education with over five years of experience in the classroom. Her experience includes planning and implementing an annual evidence-based leadership and life skills program; planning scalable events for parents, students, and staff; facilitating professional development to educators; and leading Early Childhood Professional Learning Communities.
Here are a few fun facts about Caitlin:
- Favorite Book: The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah
- Favorite Teacher: My fifth-grade teacher, Ms. Riley, at The Center for Inquiry, Richland District Two
- Favorite Snack: Popcorn
- Favorite Athlete: Chipper Jones
- Favorite Quote: “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela
Stories
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Cook up curiosity with hands-on learning in the kitchen
September 02, 2024We all know that learning opportunities are all around us, but you may be forgetting one important learning environment: the kitchen! Cooking with kids may add additional work for the grown-ups, but the payoff is worth the hassle (and potential mess!). Hands-on learning in... -
South Carolina ETV is Ready To Learn for the 2024-2025 school year!
August 04, 2024Exciting news! Did you know South Carolina ETV is one of 14 public media stations to be awarded a Ready To Learn grant? In April, South Carolina ETV was awarded a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) and PBS to extend the reach and impact of PBS KIDS... -
Splash into a Summer of Adventure with PBS KIDS!
June 03, 2024School may be out for summer, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop! South Carolina ETV and PBS KIDS have a treasure trove of fun, hands-on educational resources waiting to be explored and incorporated into your summer activities. Kick summer off by setting a goal... -
Facilitate early math skills and family engagement with Family Math
April 30, 2024Math is everywhere! We see math in our everyday moments: the grocery store, making a sandwich, sorting the laundry. Empower parents to find math in their daily routines to facilitate math positivity and learning at home! Research shows that early math skills can unlock... -
Sparking family engagement and intergenerational learning with PBS KIDS!
April 07, 2024Did you know PBS KIDS has FREE, research-based, quality resources available to help you bridge the home to school connection? As educators, we know that a strong connection between families, communities, and schools has a positive impact on children's educational development... -
'March’ to the beat with magnificent musical resources for Early Learners
February 29, 2024March is National Music in Schools Month, a time to celebrate the awesome power of music education in our schools. Let's rock out and show some love for these music resources that make learning even more fun! Did you know that many popular music genres derive from African...