Dr. Angela Searcy holds a B.A. degree in English and secondary education
with teacher certification though the state of Illinois and a M.S. degree in
early childhood development from Erikson Institute, with a
specialization in Infant Studies and a Doctorate in Education with
a specialization in assessment and response to intervention. Her research
revolves around brain-based learning as assessed by CLASS and it’s correlation
to aggressive behaviors in preschool children. Angela is currently a candidate
in Erikson Institute's Infant and Early
Childhood Mental Health Certificate Program.
An educator since 1990, Angela is the owner and founder of Simple Solutions Educational Services has experience at all levels of education and is a credentialed developmental therapist. Angela is currently a seminar leader and adjunct faculty at Erikson Institute, a professional development provider for Lorman Educational Services, Teaching Strategies, LLC, a CLASS Pre-K Affiliate Trainer for Teachstone, a Bureau of Education and Research trainer, a master cadre trainer for the Pyramid Model and author of Push Past It! A Positive Approach to Challenging Classroom Behaviors for Gryphon House Publishing. Angela's second book is scheduled for a 2023 release date.
A former neuro-developmental specialist, Angela has specialized training in neuroscience and is a nationally recognized speaker. She has been featured on Chicago’s WGN Channel 9 Morning News, WGN Channel 9 Midday Fix, WTTW’s Chicago Matters, Chicago Public Radio’s Chicago Matters, Chicago Parent and Chicago Baby Magazines.
On a personal note, Angela and her husband of 27 years have 4 children aged 26-16. Their oldest has a master’s degree from DePaul University, the next oldest has a master’s degree from Hampton University, the next oldest is in her master’s degree program at DePaul University and the youngest is an honor roll high school student.
Oh, I recall our initial meeting when I started as a consultant for Teaching Strategies, and you were my mentor which ignited our friendship. I thoroughly enjoyed when we had assignments to present at the same sites and hang out together. It was a great honor when you asked me to read and write a critique of your book which I embed content in coursework along with presentations. You are Black love, joy, excellence, motivated to succeed, strong and inspirational Black woman educator. Thanks for allowing me to have your story in the series of Black Women Educators.
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