About Diane Goyette
​Founder & Owner of ECS

 "As a child development specialist, former preschool teacher and parent of an adult with mental health special needs, I've learned a lot in the last 35 years - and the lessons continue every single day!  I'd like to help you learn, too - from current experts, recent research and my own education and experiences - so you will enjoy your work with young children even more!"

How can I support you?

Contact me today!

Diane T. Goyette, M.A., Founder & Owner of ECS
Child Development Specialist, Trainer, Consultant & Speaker

Diane's Training Credentials:

​Texas Master Registered Level Trainer #1420
​Core Competencies 1-9 for Practitioner and 3-6 for Administrators

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Child Care Health Consultant (CCHC) 
Specializing in Infant Mental Health (Healthy Social-Emotional Development)

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Education:

Master of Arts in Child Development from The University of Texas at Austin 1986
Bachelor of Science in Family Life and Environment with certification in nursery school/kindergarten teaching
​from Louisiana State University 1984

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Adult Education Experience:

• Adjunct Professor at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas 2014-2015
• Adjunct Instructor at Tulane University Department of Education in New Orleans, Louisiana 1989-1991​​
• Independent Trainer and Consultant providing hundreds of training hours for child care programs 2009-present

• Outreach Trainer and Coordinator of Outreach Training for Connections, a community resource center in Austin, Texas 1993-1996

Keynote Presentations:

• Preschool Teachers Adventure Conference in Houston, Texas January 2024
• Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Conference on Disability and Early Childhood in Houston, Texas 2023
• Workforce Solutions Capital Area Virtual "Back to School" Symposium​ in Austin, Texas 2021
• PALS-Physical & Academic Learning Services Continuing Education Training in Brenham, Texas 2019
• Texas Baptist Church Weekday Education Regional Conference in San Antonio, Texas 2019​
• Workforce Solutions Central Texas Winter Conference, Belton, Texas 2019
• Connecting Community and Classroom Conference in Amarillo, Texas 2018
• Hill Country Child Care Providers Conference in Kerrville, Texas 2018
• Annual Early Childhood Mini-Conference in Brownsville, Texas 2017
• Clear Creek Independent School District Annual Early Spring Conference in Houston, Texas 2015

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Early Childhood Education Experience:

• Preschool Teacher at CrossWays PreSchool, Libertyville, Illinois 2002-2004
• Master Teacher at The University of Texas at Austin Child and Family Laboratory 1996-2000
• Head Teacher at Newcomb College Nursery School, Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana 1988-1991
• Kindergarten Teacher in the Austin Independent School District, Texas 1986-1988
• Lead Teacher at First United Methodist Church Early Learning Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1983-1984
• Nursery Director at St. Thomas More Church in Baton Rouge, Louisiana 1981-1984

Learn more about Diane's credentials:

Vita

Training Log

"When I'm training, I see my role as that of a bridge connecting participants with the most knowledgeable experts, latest research and best practices - and with one another as well.”

-Diane

​​"You are a natural presenter because your compassion for what you are teaching shines through you. ​I was blessed to be in your class!"

Jodi, Houston, TX

   Diane was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable, flexible and personable. She offered a lot of really great personal examples/anecdotes , as well as a lot of great information on how to promote, utilize and provide support for self-regulation skills both in our classrooms and in our own lives. Beautiful, Thank you so much!"

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