Leslie Groth

Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor

Springfield, Illinois

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From the moment Leslie Groth sat in the front row at her first Conscious Discipline event in 2005, she knew she had found what she knew but was not sure how to implement herself. CD’s educational focus on the whole family and teachers as well as the child sealed the deal for this out-of-the-box thinker.

Ms. Groth became a Conscious Discipline® Certified Instructor in 2012, bringing her passion for combining the skills and powers for all ages to her custom-designed presentations, workshops, and consultations sensitively tailored for each specific audience demographic. But what is unique about her is that her instructional involvement does not stop when the presentation does.

It is never, “one and done” for Ms. Groth; she is deeply committed to follow-up care. Her dedication to coaching means that she builds relationships that last while walking alongside families, teachers, administrators, and other community members as they embark on their “transformational journey” together.

More About Leslie Groth

Ms. Groth’s vast educational experience spans 38 years in Early Childhood Development in various roles such as Board Member, Teacher, Director, and Owner of an Infant-School-Aged Children’s program. Her background makes her an expert in Infants, Preschool-2nd grade, Parents, Foster Parent Agencies/Foster Parents, and Faith-Based Programs.

Ms. Groth’s passion for her continued education and involvement in her Conscious Discipline practice is driven by her family, especially when one of her six grandchildren implements the skills in their own lives. Her success as an instructor can be attributed to her desire and ability to connect with every participant.

Ms. Groth is available for group presentations and/or training sessions of all sizes including personal, family, and classroom coaching and in-home consultations.

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Experience

Ms. Groth has 35 + years’ experience in the field of early childhood education and has been the owner and director of Aunt Fluffy’s Child Care & Preschool, where she also taught.

Ms. Groth works with children of all ages, teachers, administrators, and parents. She is a grandparent of six.

Specialization

Infants through age 13
Classroom and group training and coaching

Certification

Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor. She has been with Conscious Discipline since 2005 and has been an instructor since 2012.

Facilitation

Group training for camps, faith-based, study, mental health, Head Start, early childhood, and parents.
One-on-one coaching for teachers, administrators, and parents and Foster Parent Agencies and Foster Parents. She also offers group training for camps, faith-based, study, mental health, Head Start, early childhood, and parents.

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During the time we have spent with Leslie, she has presented dynamic trainings and workshops that assist our early childhood staff in developing the knowledge and skills to implement Conscious Discipline with children ages 0-5. She was approachable and always welcomed a discussion. Leslie also acted as a coach to our teaching and administrative staff, spending much time in classrooms, working alongside teachers, and demonstrating in real time how they can utilize Conscious Discipline to support the social and emotional needs of children. Her hands on approach has been an effective support for our program.

Rebecca R. Cummings
Associate Director, Early Childhood , Howard Area Community Center,  Chicago, IL

Leslie’s presentations are impeccable! Her presentation style allowed our team to work hands on to develop techniques on how to manage our emotions. We left the trainings feeling energized and empowered to support staff, children, and families. We thank Leslie for giving us the tools to put in our toolbox.

Dawnielle Jeffrey
Director of Programs, Children's Home + Aid, Chicago, IL

Leslie presented Conscious Discipline at Cheerful Home Child Care and Early Learning Center. Leslie was very professional and informative. She has a warm, friendly approach which helped to engage staff throughout the training. Many staff members made physical changes in their classrooms after the training, and many teachers began to implement aspects of the Conscious Discipline philosophy with the students. I would highly recommend Leslie.

Deb Stock
Former Executive Director, Cheerful Home, Quincy, IL