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Aurora Tollestrup, BS Ed
Aurora is an approved trainer in the following states:
Aurora Tollestrup graduated from Grand Canyon University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education and a minor in English. She has worked with children and families from preschool to seventh grade in public and private schools in her community as a teacher, advocate and volunteer. A strong community connection and working relationships with colleagues influenced her teaching practices and continue to inspire her work in Education. She believes that educators with a passion for the success and wellbeing of the children they work with need tremendous support and that is where her motivation comes from.
Aurora is a full time Coordinator of Online Learning and Instructional Technology with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development. Aurora Tollestrup is an approved PD Specialists. She can be found in the PD Specialist search on the CDA Council website under Port Orchard, WA.
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Claudette Lindquist, HD M.A.
Claudette is an advanced level STARS trainer through Washington Dept. of Early Learning MERIT. In addition to being a trainer on staff with Successful Solutions, Claudette is also a full time faculty member at Heritage University. She has over 25 years experience in early childhood education both as a teacher and as an administrator. Her education includes a Master’s Degree in Human Development. Her extensive professional career has included previously being a director at child care centers, a child care licensor in South King County, a college ECE instructor at Pacific Oaks College, and a grant coordinator.
Claudette Lindquist is an approved PD Specialist. She can be found in the PD Specialist search on the CDA Council website under Ellensburg, WA.
Claudette is a part time STARS Trainer with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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Kimberlee Turner, MS Ed
Kimberlee Turner recently achieved her Master of Science Degree in Higher Education from Walden University. She also graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Developmental Psychology and a minor in Psychology. Kimberlee has worked with children diagnosed with autism as an ABA Therapist and Registered Behavior Technician in both an in-home setting and center-based setting. As the oldest child, she helped care for her younger brother who has disabilities, and this led her to a strong desire to work with children who are affected by disabilities. Kimberlee firmly believes that every child should have access to an inclusive and supportive environment and it is our job as educators to provide that for them.
Kimberlee is a full time Child Care Basics Student Success Coordinator with Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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Approved by DEL MERIT!!
Claudette and Aurora are independently approved through the Washington Dept. of Early Learning as STARS trainers, which qualifies them to provide Washington STARS Training.
This can be verified on the DEL MERIT website at: https://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT/Public/Search.aspx
This can be verified on the DEL MERIT website at: https://apps.del.wa.gov/MERIT/Public/Search.aspx
- Click on Find State-Approved Trainers
- Type in their LAST name in the name field
- When you click on the online tab, you will see all of the courses which they are affiliated with in conjunction with Successful Solutions
Genie Skinner
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Director of Online Program Administration
In 1982, as a student of Federal High School, Genie participated in a remarkable program that educated youth to tutor special needs high-school students. Over the course of her highschool years, she was dedicated to tutoring, and a passion for working with kids was set in motion. Genie has two adult children, whom she homeschooled through highschool, and two grandchildren. Over the course of the last 30 years, Genie has been busy! Here is a summary of her work with kids, She:
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In 2007, Genie decided to share her experiences with others by creating Successful Solutions Training in Child Development, online training for early childhood educators. As a dedicated early childhood professional, it is Genie’s mission to provide quality training to every extent possible; to meet all DEL standards for online training, to continuously work toward improving the methods that are used to present online courses and further challenge those working with children to achieve greater accountability.
Genie is the founder of Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
Genie is the founder of Successful Solutions Training in Child Development.
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