“Meet the Founder”

Stephanie Tatium, Founder

Early Childhood Development & Literacy Specialist

I bring over three decades of experience in education as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and instructional coach.

Throughout my career in Kansas City Public Schools and Hickman Mills C-1 School District, I have led literacy initiatives, supported educator development. I have also partnered with families to strengthen early learning outcomes.

As an Early Childhood Development and Literacy Specialist, I collaborate with childcare centers and Head Start programs to design professional development and parent workshops that are practical, research-aligned, and immediately applicable in both classroom and home settings.

My work focuses on strengthening developmental foundations, advancing language growth, and ensuring children are prepared for long-term academic success.

Why BrightPath

BrightPath Family Resource Center partners with childcare centers, schools and families to strengthen early childhood learning experiences and improve outcomes for young children.

Workshops focus on practical strategies that educators and parents can use immediately to support children's development and learning.

BrightPath workshops help programs:

• Strengthen early language development
• Support early literacy foundations
• Improve teacher–child interactions
• Create engaging learning environments
• Prepare children for kindergarten readiness