Learn About Cassie St. Amand

“Cassie’s extensive knowledge and resources surrounding self-regulation have been a valuable component to our school community! Cassie has worked with our educators as well as our families on several occasions, offering her compassionate and empathetic insight into the world of self-regulation, leaving educators and families feeling inspired and with a greater sense of connection to each other and the children in our lives. We always look forward to our next encounter and we highly recommend Cassie as an excellent resource and partner in child development.”

“Cassie has been amazing at coaching our family through many developmental stages with grace, compassion and wonderful strategies for self regulation. Her approach is wonderfully compassionate, inquisitive and ultimately very practical as well. She continues to be a formidable leader in the ECE space while developing strategies that support families and communities.”

“Cassie St. Amand has my full endorsement. As an elementary principal and former kindergarten teacher, I highly recommend her as an exceptional educator and early learning speaker. She combines deep knowledge, research-informed practice, and a compassionate, Self-Reg® approach to create responsive, child-centered environments. Cassie skillfully balances individual learning needs with key developmental goals. Professional, personable, and strategic in her thinking, she is a credible and compelling voice—an excellent choice for any speaking engagement.”

“Cassie brings deep knowledge, warmth, and authenticity to her work with educators. Her workshops spark reflection, strengthen practice, and leave teams feeling inspired and confident in creating responsive, meaningful learning environments. She has a gift for making complex ideas accessible and actionable. The learning felt practical, engaging, and immediately relevant to our classrooms—our team is already excited and looking forward to her next sessions.”

“Cassie takes a compassionate and cerebral approach to self-regulation and education of children. Her self-reg talks have provided invaluable tools for our parental toolkit that I use daily, not just for my children, but even for centering myself and approaching ‘grown up’ challenges. Through Applejacks Preschool, we clearly see the effects of Cassie’s philosophies on our toddler’s development as she grows into an inquisitive, empathic, and thriving little human.”

“Your presentation, Play as a Pathway to Regulation, Connection, Meaning and Learning, really resonated with the group .The ideas and strategies you shared reinforced the importance of relationship-based practice and supported the importance of responsive, engaging learning environments. You did a wonderful job connecting theory to real-life practice, which made the session very meaningful. We received positive feedback from participants, many of whom shared their appreciation for having you present. We truly appreciate the time and expertise you shared with us and are confident participants will bring these ideas back to their teams and everyday practice.”