Professional Development Instructor (PDI)
NAZARETH, PA
Northampton
Shippensburg University, Department of Teacher Education
Administrative Staff
(717) 422-6328
Miles willing to travel
50
Time of day
Both Daytime and Evening
Schedule Availability
Both weekdays and weekends
Secondary Language
Portuguese
Training Language(s)
English,
Portuguese,
Spanish
Anabela Araujo is an experienced early childhood education leader with over 15 years of expertise in program management, staff mentorship, and professional development. She currently serves as a Professional Development Coordinator with ECEPDO@PASSHE, supporting educators across Pennsylvania’s Northeast Region in achieving credentials and advancing their careers. Previously, Anabela owned and directed Learn-N-Play Daycare and Learn-N-Play 2 School Care, where she managed all aspects of operations for early learning and school-age programs, including curriculum development, staff supervision, and family engagement. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from East Stroudsburg University, along with an Early Childhood Director’s Credential and an associate degree in the field. Fluent in Portuguese and conversational in Spanish and French, Anabela is passionate about empowering educators and promoting high-quality early childhood education.
Age Group Expertise
Infants
Toddlers
Preschool
Pre-Kindergarten
School-Age
Professional Standard Area
Standard Area 1: Child Development and Learning in Context
Standard Area 2: Family–Teacher Partnerships and Community Connections
Standard Area 3: Child Observation, Documentation, and Assessment
Standard Area 4: Developmentally, Culturally, and Linguistically Appropriate Teaching Practices
Standard Area 5: Knowledge, Application, and Integration of Academic Content in the EC Curriculum
Standard Area 6: Professionalism as an Early Childhood Educator
Standard Area 7: Health and Safety
Knowledge Area 8: Organization and Administration
Associate's Degree
Northampton County Area Community College
Early Childhood Education
Bachelor's Degree
East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Early Childhood Education
Some College
Lehigh Carbon Community College
Director Credential