About Melissa
Melissa Coyné is a RIE® Mentor, Instructor and Early Childhood Consultant in Pasadena who holds a BA and MA in child development and spent 22 years growing her education philosophy before founding UpBringing Consulting. Her approach is rooted in respect — 'intentional relationships rooted in respect can create individuals who are seen, understood, and valued for their unique selves and their interconnectedness.' She facilitates RIE® courses, mentors interns working toward becoming RIE Associates, and works with parents, early-education programs and professionals.
Services
Certified RIE® courses (Introduction to Educaring™, Before Baby™, RIE® Foundations: Theory and Observation™); early-childhood consulting for parents, early-education programs and professionals; 1-on-1 coaching/professional development; and in-home care.
What parents say
A true, authentic example of the embodiment of this approach, Melissa naturally inspires her students to find their capacity to do the same, while helping them develop their ability to see young children with new eyes, just as Magda Gerber invited us to do.
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