Passionate About Teachers ~ Dedicated to Student Success
Meet Jenning: An early childhood special education expert on a mission to build confident educators.
Founder of Sprouting New Beginnings and creator of the Inclusive Practices Framework™.
Meet Jenning: An early childhood special education expert on a mission to build confident educators.
Founder of Sprouting New Beginnings and creator of the Inclusive Practices Framework™.
Rooted in the Classroom ~ Dedicated to the System
I love teaching! My work in early childhood education has always been rooted in one core belief: Strong beginnings happen when children and the adults who support them feel understood, valued, and empowered.
My journey began in the classroom, fueled by a passion for accessible communication and child-centered learning. I earned my Master’s degree in Special Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood Education (ECE) from Arizona State University (Go Devils!), focusing on how intentional, multisensory strategies can unlock every learner's potential.
Today, I am honored to serve as a Professor of Education, where I teach and mentor the next generation of early childhood and elementary educators.
The Evolution of Sprouting New Beginnings. Over time, my work has naturally expanded from supporting individual children and families to partnering with early childhood programs. Today's educators are navigating unprecedented challenges, from intense behavioral shifts to diverse developmental differences and complex state mandates.
To meet this moment, I channeled my decades of classroom experience and academic research into creating our proprietary Inclusive Practices Framework™ system.
Through Sprouting New Beginnings, I provide high-impact coaching and professional learning to equip leadership teams and teachers with the tools they need to build robust Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS). Whether implementing Pyramid Model strategies, hitting Colorado Shines QIS benchmarks, or mastering UPK standards, I partner with you to turn overwhelming requirements into joyful, consistent classroom practices.
When we support teachers, we support children.
And that is where real change begins.
When I’m Not Coaching... (Or standing in front of college students!)
You can usually find me leaning into the beautiful, chaotic rhythm of family life here in Colorado. Here is a little peek into my world behind the scenes:
On the Trails & Water: I am a true Colorado outdoor enthusiast at heart. If the sun is out, I love hiking, camping, traveling, and getting out on my paddleboard.
Rink-Side Mom: A large part of my heart (and calendar!) is spent at the ice rink, proudly cheering on my daughter, a nationally competitive figure skater.
Puppy Power: Our household is kept thoroughly entertained and very active by our rambunctious Siberian Husky puppy.
Family First: Above all, I love spending quality time with my two amazing kids and life partner.
Academic Vita - Jenning A Prevatte
Exchange Article - July/August 2007
American Sign Language: A New Strategy to Integrate into Your Current Teaching Practices
Jenning has been a proud presenter at the following conferences...