Empowering Early Childhood Educators
Our unique business model empowers early childhood educators, creating an environment where everyone benefits from our individual and collective career goals and successes.
Here's How:
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Business Ownership
Higher Ground Private Association is the umbrella under which Reap & Sow operates. Each educator/classroom at HGPA is required to incorporate, thereby making each educator a business owner and independent contractor.
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Personal Accountability
It is the intention of Higher Ground Private Associate to empower educators through each individual's unique entrepreneurial journey. Because of its unusual design, each educator is responsible for their own success, or lack there of, and are provided with ample opportunity to create an abundant life.
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Continuing Education
In order to help ensure the success of the educators and small business owners who work with Higher Ground, weekly support meetings are available to help teach business skills, master necessary procedures, and acquire important information for individual and group success.
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Pursuit of Happiness
Higher Ground Private Associate was created in order to help educators and the families they serve thrive. Our unique business design helps educators chase their dreams, pursue their goals, become financially abundant, and live with purpose, passion and joy.
Meet Our Educators
Rebecca Negron, M.S.Ed.
Becky is a mother, former special educator turned unschooling advocate, and passionate believer in freedom in childhood. She holds a master's degree in special education, and a bachelor's in psychology. She left her job as a public school teacher after the birth of her daughter, when she became acutely aware of the shortcomings of standardized education. Lessons in motherhood quickly taught Becky the importance of play and autonomy in childhood, leading her down a path of self-discovery and entrepreneurship. By way of her lifestyle, Becky encourages families to let go of unreasonable expectations of themselves and their children, and helps them embrace the power of play. Her own children are self-directed learners who have enjoyed a lifetime of learning through play. Becky expects her work to help alleviate many problems our society currently faces, and aims to help create happier, healthier homes and families.
Founder/Trustee, Higher Ground Private Association
Owner/Director, Reap & Sow Children's Center
Olivia Duffy
Educator
Olivia is a mama who wears many hats. She started out with a degree in psychology with a minor in early childhood education, which provided her with many years of experience as an early childhood educator. She went on to complete two certifications for holistic health and functional medicine coaching. After completing those certifications, she wanted to round out her knowledge of the wellness space, so she decided to complete a yoga teacher training. Her journey eventually brought her into birth work, where she became a birth and postpartum doula. Her passion for holistic health, nutrition, mental and emotional health, wellness, and children shines through in her daily life. Her goal is to empower children with the tools they need to live their healthiest lives while doing the things they love most.
Marina Hamlin
Educator
Marina is a Christian, wife, and mother. Her background is in childhood education and applied behavior analysis. Through her years of working with children, she has developed a passion for discovering every child’s individual potential. Since becoming a mother, Marina has dove into the world of holistic health, nutrition, and nourishing the whole child. She is very excited to join the Reap & Sow team and looks forward to welcoming each child with open arms. Her goal is to nourish the mind of each child and create a warm & safe space for them to flourish in.