ABOUT
Melissa Coyné, MA
RIE® Mentor
Bringing up children and adults is no easy task for parents or professionals. Part of the human experience is the recycling of generations; what goes in comes out, what is planted is harvested, for better or worse. Digging deep into the roots can nourish the soil with tears of both grief and rejuvenation so that the seeds we spread for the future can emerge with confidence, strength, and clarity. Intentional relationships rooted in respect can create individuals who are seen, understood, and valued for their unique selves and their interconnectedness. Respect begets respect. Join me in revolutionizing the care of young children and, in turn, ourselves.
TESTIMONIALS
Parents and Professionals Recommend
Dr. Sarah Mitchell,
Author
"Melissa has a true passion for educating students. Her patience and thoughtfulness guided me step by step through the curriculum, never making me feel rushed or judged."
Jennifer Curtis,
RIE® Associate
"A true, authentic example of the embodiment of this approach, Melissa naturally inspires her students to find their capacity to do the same, while helping them develop their ability to see young children with new eyes, just as Magda Gerber invited us to do."
Sarah Loeb,
Educator
"Melissa brought her authentic calm energy and vast knowledge to every class which held us all in connection. She wove us in and around all of the RIE principles and supported our understanding and application of these theories into our lives so easily!"
Zahara Fathi,
Caregiver
"The RIE Foundations experience has given me the opportunity to pause and reconsider something that is very important in early childhood education: how we see the child determines how we respond to the child. I leave the course with a deeper appreciation for trust, respect, patience and observation. I also recognize that implementing RIE is not about following a set of techniques perfectly, but about developing a mindset continually reflecting on our interactions with children. I would also like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to Melissa for her warmth, patience, and dedication throughout the twelve sessions. Her sharing of videos, thoughtful facilitation, and the opportunities for meaningful discussions through the breakout rooms made each session engaging and reflective. I am truly grateful for the knowledge, insights, and encouragement she has shared which have enriched my understanding of RIE and given me much to reflect on in my own practice."
Rachel Johnson,
Parent
"Hiring Melissa was one of the best decisions we made as new parents. Over the course of preparing to return to work, it became apparent how overwhelming and emotional the transition period would be. Working with someone as compassionate and caring as Melissa made it manageable. Not only was she thoroughly attentive and caring with our baby but patient and kind to us as new parents as well, handling our quirks and anxieties with wisdom and ease. I was able to manage the emotional waves of separation anxiety much better knowing my baby was perfectly safe and cared for no matter what transpired. The clear communication, planning, and reliability we found in Melissa created a sense of safety and peace of mind throughout our home. As a parent, nothing was more important than the safety and wellbeing of my child. I would readily encourage any parent to reach out to see how Melissa can be of support to their family as well."