Danielle Pertile

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Danielle Pertile

Administrative Faculty

Summary

Danielle has been with the Extension since 2022. In 2022, Danielle launched the statewide program, The Spiral Up Academy. This 8-week Academy serves early childhood educators working with children birth-5 across the state of Nevada. The Academy supports educators in the following ways:

  • Trainers support Academy participants through the Nevada Childcare Licensing-required initial trainings
  • Trainers provide 14 additional hours of Nevada Registry approved training on foundational classroom topics such as child development, the importance of play, classroom management, etc.
  • Trainers provide up to 5 hours of coaching support to help participants personalize and implement their learning

Danielle also provides Early Childhood Education workforce development training throughout the year, which is open to community participation. 

Education

BS in Early Childhood Education. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2018
M.Ed in Early Childhood Special Education - Infancy. University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2024

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Books
The words "Joyfully Uplifting Ourselves & Others, How to Lead Effectively in Early Childhood Education" against a green, leafy background.
Joyfully uplifting ourselves and others: How to lead effectively in Early Childhood Education
As more and more early childhood educators struggle with stress and burnout, program leaders play a critical role in nurturing positivity, encouragement, and professional growth. With this essential new guide, administrators, coaches, and other leaders will create a more joyful and uplifting culture that elevates moral
Byington, T. A., Wynn, G., Pertile, D., & Hansen, C. 2026, Brookes Publishing Co.