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Dr. Teri DeLucca doesn’t just motivate audiences—she moves them to action.

Her keynotes spark real growth by shifting the way people think, not just what they do. Because when people get better at who they are, they naturally show up stronger, calmer, and more effective at work.

Blending brain science, human behavior research, and powerful real-world stories, Dr. DeLucca delivers talks that are funny, honest, deeply relatable, and refreshingly practical. Audiences laugh, tear up, reflect—and leave with clear action steps they’re excited to use immediately.

This isn’t fluff. It’s transformational insight that changes how people lead, communicate, and live—long after the applause fades.

 

Finding a Speaker Who Truly Understands The Unique Challenges of Early Childhood Education Is Harder Than It Should Be

Generic presentations often fall flat, leaving your audience uninspired.

We bring a rare combination of deep research, brain science, and real-world experience. Our speakers don’t just study early childhood education—we’ve lived it. From classrooms to leadership roles, we’ve worked in nearly every role in a school, facing the same pressures, stressors, and hard days your audience knows well. That’s why our talks deliver practical, proven strategies that actually work in real schools—not just theory and no fluff.

Our Speaker Line-Up

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Teri DeLucca, Ph.D.

Dr. Teri DeLucca is the Founder & CEO of Impact Early Education. Impact helps owners/ directors lead successful schools & provides teachers with effective strategies & solutions. Dr. DeLucca has a dual PhD in developmental and educational psychology & previously worked as a research scientist focused on early intervention & social-emotional development.

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Brittany Hewett, Ph.D.

Brittany has an intricate knowledge of the ECE field as she has served in early care classrooms as a teacher, in administration as an assistant director, as a lecturer in courses for aspiring early childhood educators, as a researcher examining and evaluating ECE contexts, an Early Childhood Behavior Specialist, and is now serving as the Director of Education for Impact Early Education where she gets to combine her knowledge, skills and passion in creating professional development for early educators!

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Speaking fees start at

$6,000 per session*

Includes:
1 Facilitator
Up to 2 hours

* Pricing subject to change based on travel, accommodations, etc.

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Go from:

  • Hosting events that lack actionable takeaways.
  • Struggling to find a speaker who resonates with your team.
  • Audience members leaving uninspired.

To:

  • Engaging presentations that inspire and motivate.
  • Practical strategies your team can implement right away.
  • A memorable experience that drives real change.
In our Speaking Opportunities we deliver:
  • Fun and engaging professional development
  • Live trainings that are customized to meet your needs
  • Breakout sessions; Dr. DeLucca & Dr. Hewett are the dynamic duo you are looking for!

Take the first step toward building a thriving school today.

Here’s how:

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Watch your audience engage, connect, and take action as we bring your vision to life on stage.
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Teri DeLucca

A fellowship with The Heart of America Foundation in Washington, DC proved pivotal in my life’s work. Working with teachers and students at impoverished schools in our nation’s capital motivated me to further my education to have a larger impact.
 
I began my career as a research scientist with a children’s early literacy program, focusing on the early cognitive and socioemotional development of children from low-income families with an emphasis on the aspects of development that are important for school readiness and academic achievement. This research has been recognized by the Academic Pediatric Association’s Young Investigator Award, the Goldman Developmental Research Award, and the O. Ruth McQuown Women in Science Award.

Later, I moved into an applied application of my research after accepting the position of Vice President of Operations for a system of privately owned preschools. During this time, I most enjoyed providing leadership, training, and coaching to teachers and directors so they could deliver the highest quality early learning experiences. Recently, I was honored to be recognized for my leadership skills with the Top 40 Under 40 Business Leaders Award.

Through my time in the trenches running high-quality programs, I often found the need for professional support — not just for myself, but my staff, too. That’s where the idea of Impact Early Education was birthed, and the name is quite literal in my motivations!

As the founder and CEO of Impact Early Education, it’s my goal to create change and impact early education from top to bottom, not just in the care teachers provide, but in the way they think and feel about their jobs, the way the world views the role of an early educator, and the way directors and owners lead and operate their centers.
 
It’s through these aspects that the moving parts can come together with excellence and work like a well-oiled machine to produce the exceptional learning centers children, teachers, and directors deserve.
 
Education
  • Dual PhD in Developmental Psychology and Educational Psychology
  • Member of the John Maxwell Team of Certified Coaches, Trainers, & Speakers

Brittany Hewett

Hi! I’m Dr. Brittany Hewett, I am the Director of Education for Impact Early Education. I’m here because I love professional development, and Impact is delivering professional development coming from people who have “been in the trenches” and really know what early childhood education is all about! Here’s a little about me:

Experience

Many of my qualifications for this role come from a variety of opportunities and experiences in both the classroom and the community. I have intricate knowledge of the Early Childhood Education (ECE) field because I’ve served…

  • in early care classrooms as a teacher
  • in administration as an assistant director
  • as a lecturer in courses for pre-service teachers
  • as a researcher examining and evaluating teacher education and ECE contexts
  • most recently, as an early childhood specialist with Bringing Out the Best program under UNC Greensboro’s Center for Youth, Family, and Community Partnerships

Education

I have a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) from UNC Greensboro, with a concentration in early care and education. I also have a Master of Science degree from the Child Development and Family Relations (CDFR) program at East Carolina University (ECU) and a Bachelor of Science in elementary education (also from East Carolina) with an NC licensure in grades K-6!

I’ve been recognized by the National Council on Family Relations as a Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE), which acknowledges my competence in ten content areas, including families and individuals in societal contexts; human growth and development across the lifespan; and professional ethics and practice.

Some Fun Facts

I genuinely LOVE professional development — there’s always something new to learn or a different perspective to take and expand your brain. I enjoy helping educators think about their jobs in new ways and I also enjoy learning and improving myself too!

I love to dance and will break out in random song lyrics at any given moment!