Progressive Early Learning

Do you notice a lot of yawns coming from your staff during a PD Workshop? Do you see why? Is the presenter monotone, or not very engaging? With Drew, you will get passion, humor, excitement, and fun! Drew is passionate about his work with young children and it shows. Here are some quotes from audience members.... “Drew is very knowledgeable, high energy, and clearly experienced.” “I was inspired!” “Drew is a fun presenter.” “He had great humor and energy. His energy made me more aware and involved." “Very fun and animated, I enjoyed his stories.”

Drew Beeman is an Early Childhood Educator and Specialist. In 1990 he took the Red Cross babysitters course and began babysitting. In 1999 he began working in child care centers. In 2008 he moved to Rochester to be mentored by Lisa Murphy “the Ooey Gooey Lady”, who took him under her wing and co-taught with him in a preschool classroom. Today he is still working with young children. He has a degree in Early Childhood Education and has over thirty years experience working with young children. He has worked in childcare and preschool programs as support staff, Lead Teacher, and as a Program Coordinator. He has recently been presenting professional development training to program staff. His training presentations are fun, interactive, and informational, with the intent to include evidence based practice as new information becomes available. He has also been providing other services for child care and preschool programs such as on-the-job training, mentoring, coaching, consulting, and more.