ReShaun Webb, B.A., M.S.
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ReShaun Webb, B.A., M.S.

Founder & Lead Educator, Rainbow Institute of Childcare Education (R.I.C.E.)
Owner, Rainbow Children's Station Northwest · "Mama Shaun" · mamashaunspeaks.com

1 breakout session Thursday, Sep 24, 2026 Classroom & Curriculum
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About the speaker

Energetic, relatable, practical — and rooted in 30+ years of practice

ReShaun Webb, B.A., M.S., is an Early Childhood Educator, Master Trainer, and national speaker with over 30 years of experience in the field. She is the owner of Rainbow Children's Station Northwest and the founder and lead educator of the Rainbow Institute of Childcare Education (R.I.C.E.), where she provides training, consulting, and coaching to childcare professionals and administrators across the country.

ReShaun is an approved Texas Trainer (#1609) and has presented at major conferences including NAEYC, TLCCA, and Head Start Region II. Her work focuses on leadership development, staff wellness, family engagement, and building inclusive classrooms where every child can thrive. Known as "Mama Shaun," she brings an energetic, relatable, and interactive style to her sessions, empowering educators with both inspiration and practical tools.

She is also a published author, podcast host, and award-winning educator who is passionate about helping teachers and leaders prevent burnout, embrace innovation, and lead with heart.

What ReShaun is teaching

Smarter planning without losing the human touch

A 90-minute breakout in the Classroom & Curriculum track on Thursday afternoon.

Sep 24 Thursday 2:30 – 4:00 PM
🎓 Classroom & Curriculum

AI in the Early Childhood Classroom: Smarter Planning Without Losing the Human Touch

Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way educators plan, communicate, and manage their workload. This session introduces early childhood professionals to practical and ethical ways AI tools can support lesson planning, family communication, documentation, classroom organization, and educator productivity — while still maintaining developmentally appropriate and relationship-centered practices. Participants will explore real examples, engage in guided activities, and discover how AI can reduce stress and save time without replacing the essential human connection at the heart of early childhood education.

Room Onondaga · 50 cap
Format Breakout · 90 min
Slot Breakout Session 3
You'll leave able to
  1. Explore practical ways AI tools can support planning, communication, and organization in early childhood settings.
  2. Identify ethical and developmentally appropriate considerations when using AI in early childhood education.
  3. Practice using AI prompts and strategies that help reduce educator workload while maintaining authentic relationships and quality interactions.
See ReShaun live

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Catch "Mama Shaun" and a full slate of leaders shaping the future of Head Start at Turning Stone, September 23–25, 2026. Limited seating in Onondaga — register early.

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