
Yes…
My name is Candi Staines.
I like to think that God has a sense of humor!
I was going to be a singer-turned actress and travel the world with music ability that I had not yet developed.
Fast forward to a Summer in my late teens working with young children and a journey into Early Childhood Education where I found a passion to lead through learning 20+ years later.
My mother was an Educator, and I thought being a teacher would be a great temporary gig until I set my footing on that musical acting career.
The joke was on me… I built an identity on it!
Overtime, I realized a capability for training fellow educators that by proxy challenged me to provide better experiences for the stakeholders involved and invested in our industry.
This foray into the customer experience beyond just being “good at teaching” led me in educational leadership to understand customer discovery, experience, and trust.
People trust you and that is to be honored and respected.
Long-story short, I LOVE helping others to reach their potential while cultivating purposeful relationships, and I have discovered that skill/passion through my journey as an educator.
Aside from being a MAVEN at fostering authentic connections and teaching other people stuff…
I enjoy traveling and spending time with my family.
I like all genres of music with rock/alternative being my favorite.
Writing books/prose, creating educational content…
Psychometrics, ethics, and so much more!
The real magic is when you take your various streams of creativity and use them for good in the world,
…and that is my mission.