Meet Our Founding Facilitators

The Leadership Team of Centers of Excellence™

These women embody passion, purpose, and a commitment to elevating early childhood education. Their leadership is already making a meaningful impact in centers and communities.
And this is only the beginning—many more leaders are on the path to becoming Certified Facilitators.
Kelly Campion

Kelly Campion

Certified Facilitator

Kelly Campion is a dedicated early childhood education leader, trainer, and course creator with a passion for supporting children, families, and educators. A former director and Early Years educator, Kelly brings years of hands-on experience in educational leadership, program development, and teacher mentorship. She is also a PQAS Certified Trainer, helping professionals strengthen their skills through engaging, practical learning experiences designed to make a lasting impact in the classroom and beyond.

In addition to her professional work, Kelly serves as a board member for the Brave Little Bears Foundation, reflecting her commitment to advocacy and community support. Outside of her career, she is a devoted wife and mother of three boys who values lifelong learning, meaningful connection, and balance. An avid reader, podcast listener, and dog lover, Kelly brings both professional expertise and personal warmth to everything she does.

kelly@thecentersofexcellence.com

610-517-2396

Farnaz Dar

Farnaz Dar

Certified Facilitator

 

Based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania since 2004, Farnaz Dar is a former teacher with a Master’s degree in Literacy Education from Baruch College and Queens College CUNY, whose innate capacity for organization and love of learning shaped both her teaching career and entrepreneurial journey. Inspired by her trailblazing mother who immigrated to America and built her own business, Farnaz has carried forward the educator mindset in everything she does—from the classroom to founding multiple businesses. As she describes herself, she’s a “former teacher, but really always a teacher,” bringing educational principles of structure, patience, and empowerment into her work as a serial entrepreneur.

As a mother of four sons, Farnaz has always been passionate about the role of parenting in raising children that will soon be the leaders of our communities.  The values and mission of The Centers of Excellence is in perfect alignment with that. The idea of transforming Early Childhood Education by offering directors, teachers, and families relevant, interactive, and meaningful training has lit a spark and new purpose for Farnaz.

She believes in living by example! Farnaz surrounds herself with people who are lifelong learners, tries new and scary things (at least once), and keeps faith and optimism at the core of everything she does.

farnaz@thecentersofexcellence.com

215-237-8131

Certification Academy

Inspired by our facilitators? The Centers of Excellence™ Academy offers two pathways to expand your impact.
Become a Certified Facilitator and deliver transformative training to teachers, directors, and families—with the flexibility to work in a way that fits your life.
Or become an In-House Trainer and strengthen your own center by building a culture of consistent, high-quality professional development.
Curious to Learn More?

Don’t Wait Any Longer. Find Out How We Will Make Your Organization a Center of Excellence!

Individual courses are available for small Centers, Homeschooler Groups, and Family Childcare providers.

Emotionally Healthy Children

A Proven Guide for Educators and Families to Raise Confident, Secure and Resilient Children

Learn more about the best selling book by Centers of Excellence founder, Helen Ober