Andrea Poehl is co-founder of Early Childhood Collective, a consulting firm providing professional development, training, and coaching services to Head Start programs and school districts across the country. With over two decades of experience in early childhood education, Andrea has served as a CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) reliable observer since 2012.
She coaches educators to strengthen their interactions with children, employing a strengths-based approach that builds on what teachers are already doing well while supporting growth in key areas. Her coaching emphasizes practical strategies that enhance relationship quality and promote positive learning environments.
Andrea's career has spanned classroom teaching, Head Start program management, and consulting. She is a former certified Conscious Discipline instructor and currently serves as a contractor for Head Start programs, childcare centers, and school districts nationally. She also works as a trainer and consultant for Whole Child Initiative, where she brings a trauma-informed, relationship-based approach to conducting webinars and supporting implementation in educational settings. Her expertise focuses on systemic leadership challenges in early childhood education, emphasizing dignity-preserving approaches that honor children, educators, and families.