Shelly Anderson-Stegall
Aurora,Colorado
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Clayton Early Learning, excelling in program innovation and evaluation. Proven track record in grant oversight and budget management, fostering cross-functional collaboration. Adept at cultivating equity-focused systems and stakeholder partnerships, driving impactful outcomes and enhancing organizational performance through strategic decision-making and effective team leadership.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Director, Professional Development and Data
Clayton Early Learning
Denver, CO
01.2023 - Current
- Provide senior-level leadership for organization-wide program strategies related to professional learning, data, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Supervise cross-functional teams and consultants, fostering a high-performing, inclusive culture focused on accountability, learning, and results.
- Design and oversee evaluation and data systems to assess program effectiveness, workforce outcomes, and organizational performance.
- Prepare and present clear, actionable reports and recommendations for executive leadership, funders, and governing bodies.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and philanthropic reporting requirements, maintaining high standards for data integrity and quality.
- Partner closely with finance and operations teams to align program priorities with budgets, workflows, and organizational infrastructure.
- Champion equity-centered approaches to program design, evaluation, and decision-making.
Director, Continuous Learning & Data
Clayton Early Learning
Denver, CO
07.2020 - 01.2023
- Partnered with executive leadership to define and operationalize organizational strategy for learning, improvement, and accountability across programs.
- Led selection, implementation, and integration of program assessment, curriculum, and data systems to support evidence-based decision-making.
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture of data use to improve program quality, outcomes, and innovation.
- Designed and facilitated learning cycles, improvement processes, and cross-departmental collaboration aligned to strategic goals.
- Collaborated with research, evaluation, and DEI partners to assess impact, identify emerging needs, and inform program strategy.
Director, Curriculum and Instruction
The Educare School at Clayton Early Learning
Denver, CO
01.2017 - 07.2020
- Directed instructional programming, implementation, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives within a complex early childhood system.
- Led development of outcome and performance reports for Board review, including child, classroom, and workforce indicators.
- Managed program budgets and monitored financial performance to ensure alignment with organizational goals and funding requirements.
- Ensured compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC accreditation, Colorado licensing, and public funding regulations.
- Supervised hiring, performance management, and professional development of instructional and program staff.
Project Manager, Ready to Read (Grant-Funded Initiative)
Clayton Early Learning
Denver, CO
07.2012 - 01.2017
- Directed a multi-year, federally funded initiative supported by the Social Innovation Fund, overseeing scope, timelines, deliverables, and budgets.
- Supervised staff and coordinated work across partner organizations, evaluators, and community stakeholders.
- Collaborated with national partners (Zero to Three, University of Denver, LENA Foundation) on implementation, evaluation, and reporting.
- Prepared grant reports, presentations, and recommendations for funders, executive leadership, and national audiences.
- Supported communications, community engagement, and dissemination of program findings.
Professional Development Coach; Child & Family Educator; Teacher (Early Head Start & Head Start); Child Development Specialist; Early Head Start Home Visitor
01.1998 - 01.2003
Education
Master of Arts - Educational Administration, Leadership & Policy
University of Denver
Early Childhood Leadership Certification -
Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies
Iowa State University
Skills
- Program and innovative leadership
- Grant oversight
- Evaluation and impact assessment
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Executive reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Equity-focused systems
- Stakeholder partnerships
Professional Development And Certifications
- Certified Practice-Based Coaching & TLC
- Relationship-Based Coaching (Office of Early Childhood)
- Educare Trainer (Embedded PD, High-Quality Teaching Practices, Data-Driven Dialogue)
- Co-Designer, Learning Through Relating Curriculum
- Certified Mentoring Matters / Laura Lipton Coaching
- Certified Infant, Toddler & Pre-K CLASS Observer
- Completed specialized training through Harvard's Graduate School of Education; Zaentz Early Learning Initiative, "Using Data to Improve Quality in Early Education Settings," leveraging data for effective leadership and classroom improvement
- Participated in an International Study Group on the Reggio Emilia Approach® at the Loris Malaguzzi International Centre in Reggio Emilia, Italy
Timeline
Senior Director, Professional Development and Data
Clayton Early Learning
01.2023 - Current
Director, Continuous Learning & Data
Clayton Early Learning
07.2020 - 01.2023
Director, Curriculum and Instruction
The Educare School at Clayton Early Learning
01.2017 - 07.2020
Project Manager, Ready to Read (Grant-Funded Initiative)
Clayton Early Learning
07.2012 - 01.2017
Professional Development Coach; Child & Family Educator; Teacher (Early Head Start & Head Start); Child Development Specialist; Early Head Start Home Visitor
01.1998 - 01.2003
Master of Arts - Educational Administration, Leadership & Policy
University of Denver
Early Childhood Leadership Certification -
Buell Early Childhood Leadership Program
Bachelor of Science - Human Development & Family Studies
Iowa State University