Rebecca Vitelli

Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor

Wichita, Kansas

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Raised in New York in a family of educators, Rebecca Vitelli developed a passion for helping others discover the joy of learning. After studying early childhood and special education at the University of Delaware, she spent six years teaching preschool at a Title I school serving one of Delaware’s most diverse communities. In recognition of […]

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Raised in New York in a family of educators, Rebecca Vitelli developed a passion for helping others discover the joy of learning. After studying early childhood and special education at the University of Delaware, she spent six years teaching preschool at a Title I school serving one of Delaware’s most diverse communities.

In recognition of her broad impact, Rebecca was named the 2020 Delaware Teacher of the Year, the first preschool educator to earn the honor. She used her platform to advocate for high-quality, inclusive early childhood education and the essential roles of social-emotional learning and play.

After moving to Kansas for love, Rebecca joined Kansas Child Care Training Opportunities (KCCTO), where she coaches infant, toddler, and preschool professionals and facilitates professional learning statewide. She also serves as a Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor. Rebecca believes lasting change begins with adults: when educators feel supported, valued, and empowered, children thrive. She guides educators to see behavior as communication and respond with safety, connection, and problem solving. Through authentic stories, classroom examples, and hands-on learning, she celebrates educators’ strengths while inspiring them to embrace new skills with confidence and joy. She lives with her partner and their rescued French Bulldog, Dune.

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Experience

Rebecca Vitelli is an early childhood professional development specialist, coach, and trainer who supports infant, toddler, and preschool professionals across Kansas in center-based, family child care, and school settings. She taught inclusive preschool at a Title I school in Delaware, building expertise in fostering inclusive, responsive, relationship-based learning environments.

Specialization

Rebecca specializes in relationship- and strengths-based coaching and engaging adult learning strategies that empower early childhood professionals. Her expertise includes supporting young children with exceptionalities, visual supports, predictable routines, and play-based practices that foster inclusive, responsive learning environments for all children.

Certifications

Conscious Discipline Certified Instructor

Education

Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Exceptional Children and Youth – Concentration in Autism/Severe Disabilities, University of Delaware, Newark, DE

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Early Childhood Education, Honors with Distinction
Minors in Human Development and Family Studies and Disabilities Studies
University of Delaware, Newark, DE

“I’ve sat through a lot of professional development over the years, and honestly, I wasn’t expecting to learn much that I hadn’t heard before. But Rebecca’s training was different. I walked away with fresh, practical ideas I’m genuinely excited to try in my classroom.”

“Rebecca is anything but a boring presenter! I love learning from her and always look forward to her trainings. She makes every session engaging, fun, authentic, and meaningful. I leave with practical ideas I’m excited to try and the confidence and enthusiasm to put them into practice right away.”

“Rebecca’s passion for children and educators shines through in everything she does. She made me feel encouraged, capable, and excited to try something new.”

She didn’t just teach the content - she helped us see how it looks and feels in real classrooms.”

“Rebecca was my biggest cheerleader. She celebrates what you’re already doing well while helping you grow.”