Specializing in the Educaring Approach
During her time “on the floor” caring for infants and toddlers, Patty learned of Magda Gerber’s breakthrough approach of respectful care, sensitive observation and recognizing every child’s natural abilities - the Educaring Approach. After studying with Magda and RIE Mentor Teacher, Ruth Money, Patty was inspired to share this approach with parents, caregivers and center-based administrators. Continued professional study at the Pikler Institute in Budapest, Hungary and Pacific Oaks College has deeply reinforced the empowering beauty of simply respecting infants as competent individuals from the day they are born.
Patricia A. Ryan
RIE Associate, Instructor and Consultant
Patty has been actively involved in Infant, Toddler Development and Care for over 15 years. She conducts workshops, seminars and beginning and advanced training courses for parents and professionals who work with infants and toddlers. She is a regular presenter at local, state, national and international conferences, a Certified RIE I Theory and Fundamentals Instructor, a Parent/Infant Class facilitator and a consultant for group care programs.
Patty currently resides in Fair Oaks, CA with her husband, David and their 12 year old daughter. More...